Beefsteak tomatoes are an indeterminate tomato plant. What that means is that it's a vine that never stops growing. And so, in order to form all of those really big tomatoes, it needs lots of stems, ...

If you’ve ever grown tomatoes in your home garden, then you know what an impactful decision it is to choose varieties to grow. There are 100s out there with varying levels of sweetness, acidity, size, ...

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in the world, so it’s not surprising that they’re one of the most frequently grown food plants. That might be because they’re relatively easy to grow. But it ...

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How can you move beyond the standard beefsteak tomato? Scott Daigre, who has run Tomatomania for 25 years, told us about some of his favorite varieties, including Starfighter Prime, Midnight Snack and ...

Cherry tomatoes will reach maturity and be ready to harvest about 50 to 65 days after they've been planted. Larger tomatoes will take slightly longer—about 75 days before they're fully mature. Full, ...