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7 Reasons Why Your Tomatoes Aren't Turning Red
Waiting for the first red tomato can stymie even the most patient gardener. Here are potential reasons that hold up the harvest from the tomato patch.| The Spruce
Waiting for the first red tomato can stymie even the most patient gardener. Here are potential reasons that hold up the harvest from the tomato patch.| The Spruce
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Determining when tomatoes are ready to be harvested is not about days to maturity but about knowing how to read the signs that they are ripe.| The Spruce
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Knowing which pest eats your tomato plants is key for effective control. Here are 12 common tomato pests, their damage, and ways to get rid of them.| The Spruce
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When your tomato plants wilt, it doesn't always mean they're thirsty. Find out what to do when the problem is too much water.| The Spruce
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There are usually a few green tomatoes left on the plant at the end of the season. Check out these tips for getting green tomatoes to ripen.| The Spruce
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Raised garden beds are great for preventing weeds, retaining water, and more. Find some raised garden bed ideas to inspire your own here.| The Spruce
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Tomato fertilizer can make a big difference in plant health and fruit yield. We tested and reviewed fertilizers to see which ones really made an impact on our plants.| The Spruce
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Septoria leaf spot can weaken and kill plants if left alone. Learn how to prevent and treat the disease.| The Spruce
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Tomato blight is a common fungal disease that can affect all parts of the tomato plant. Learn how to identify and prevent tomato blight.| The Spruce
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Tomato plants thrive on regular, consistent hydration. Read on to learn just how often to water tomatoes for optimal harvests.| The Spruce
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Mulching your garden improves the soil in many ways and also makes the garden more attractive. Here are the pros and cons of various mulch materials.| The Spruce
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Are your tomatoes black on bottom? It's probably tomato blossom end rot (tomato end rot). Here's how to identify, prevent, and treat blossom end rot.| The Spruce
