Cherokee Purple Tomatoes – The Ultimate Growing Guide

Cherokee Purple Tomatoes – The Ultimate Growing Guide

Cherokee Purple tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum ‘Cherokee purple’) are an excellent choice if you want to grow sweet tomatoes that feature a complex flavor profile. In this post, you will learn how to plant and grow Cherokee Purple tomatoes. We will teach you the ideal growing conditions, step-by-step instructions for sowing, and what you need to do…

Heirloom Tomatoes – Everything You Need To Know

Heirloom Tomatoes – Everything You Need To Know

Introduction to Heirloom Tomatoes To fully appreciate the allure of heirloom tomatoes, we first need to understand what makes them different from the common supermarket tomato varieties we encounter daily. In agriculture, an “heirloom” is a type of plant that has been passed down for generations within a family or community. Typically, this process takes…

San Marzano Tomatoes: Why Are They So Special and How to Grow Them?

San Marzano Tomatoes: Why Are They So Special and How to Grow Them?

Distinguished by nothing but their elongated shape, San Marzano Tomatoes are a rare breed of plump tomatoes. Considered a prized asset in its place of origination, Campania region in Italy, these breed of tomatoes are known distinctly for their sweet flavor and thick flesh. Known to contain fewer seeds and lower water content than any…

Sungold Tomato Guide – The #1 Mistake To Avoid

Sungold Tomato Guide – The #1 Mistake To Avoid

The Sungold tomato is a unique variety of tomatoes that packs plenty of flavor into its small size. These tomatoes, which are slightly larger than cherry tomatoes but smaller than traditional beefsteak varieties, can be grown in a variety of climates and require minimal care and maintenance. But to get the most out of your…

Black Cherry Tomato – The ONLY Guide You Need! [with photos]

Black Cherry Tomato – The ONLY Guide You Need! [with photos]

In a previous post, we stopped our attention to the types of black tomato varieties (or almost black at least) that you can grow yourself. In this post, I’ll stop our attention to one particular variety – the black cherry tomato. We’ll take a look at its profile, how to plant it, care for it,…

A Guide to 20 Black Tomato Varieties (or Almost Black)[Photos]

A Guide to 20 Black Tomato Varieties (or Almost Black)[Photos]

The black tomato is one of the parts of the family tomato, as per the name the tomato is black. Solanum Lycopersicum is the black tomato’s scientific and botanical name. In this guide, we’d focus our attention to 22 black tomato varieties (or nearly black) that you can pick from and grow for yourself. 1….

Big Beef Tomato: The ONLY Growing  Guide You Need

Big Beef Tomato: The ONLY Growing Guide You Need

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious cook, this guide to the Big Beef Tomato is a must-read. The Big Beef tomato variety is highly sought-after by tomato enthusiasts, thanks to its unique and rich flavor that can only be found in these extra-large and meaty fruits. They are also disease-resistant, with excellent resistance…