The best soil for growing tomatoes has a neutral pH between 6.5 and 7.0. To test the pH and determine the mineral levels in ...

Some claim that tomato fertilizer works for strawberries. But is it really so? We compare strawberries' nutritional needs ...

Tips for fertilizing tomato plants. If you have a dry or granular fertilizer, apply it with a spreader since this will give you the most control over how much you use and where.

We consulting with an expert for tips on growing healthy tomatoes in the South. Here are the top mistakes to avoid when growing tomatoes.

The best fertilizer for tomato plants. Most soilless mixes are very low in nutrient content and don’t hold on to nutrients very long. I recommend adding a slow-release fertilizer prior to ...

Espoma’s tomato fertilizer has a 4.7-star average rating from 39 reviews at Walmart, and is great for growing all types of tomatoes, including heirlooms and hybrids, according to the brand.

We have spent 20 years improving our vegetable garden soil by adding composted horse and chicken manure at the end of each ...

Most tomato plants benefit from the application of a balanced NPK fertilizer a few times throughout the growing season. Avoid using a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen (N), as you will get ...

Here are four things to keep in mind if you want to grow great tomatoes in containers or pots this season.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about why it’s important to fertilize tomatoes and what an heirloom tomato is. He also shares details about how people ...

The best fertilizer for tomato plants contains a mix of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or what’s known as NPK. These macronutrients are listed on every fertilizer container, usually in ...