Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in McHenry County for a presentation by Bob Zeni “The Chicago ...

And do they all grow as hanging plants, or do some grow upright like the larger varieties? Appreciate the expertise. A: Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties of tomatoes that ...

Heirloom tomatoes, unlike regular tomatoes, are open-pollinated, means their offsprings are the exact copies of the parent ...

Tomatoes with thinner skins, like heirloom varieties, are more susceptible to splitting compared to thicker-skinned types. Preventing splits involves consistent watering practices, mulching to ...

Heirloom tomatoes are colorful, flavorful treasures whose seeds are passed down from generation to generation. Popular varieties such as Cherokee Purple and Mortgage Lifter will be available ...

Sun-ripened and perhaps a little odd-looking, the humble heirloom tomato has one big win over commercial varieties, and that's their flavour. Nabil Ahmad is a research fellow in horticulture at ...

Determinate tomato plants tend to be smaller and more compact, and they produce their entire tomato harvest over a shorter ...

It’s high time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by harvesting and eating delicious homegrown tomatoes. When you eat them, ...

Seedlings planted by Bob Zeni grow in a greenhouse in 2022. Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, plants a wide range of heirloom varieties. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) Zeni is helping preserve ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This summer, I’m determined to grow farmers market-worthy tomatoes in my own garden. Over the years ...