Slippery, drippy goop makes Ralstonia bacteria devastating killers of plants, causing rapid wilting in tomato, potato, and a ...

Following our recent heavy rain, my cherry tomatoes have been cracking. To prevent this occurrence, pick them when they are ...

Plant viruses pose a serious and ongoing threat to global agriculture in tropical to temperate regions. Among the most damaging are begomoviruses, a group of DNA viruses spread by whiteflies that ...

If you have peach or nectarine trees, winter is the time to spray them to prevent peach leaf curl. Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that attacks peaches and nectarines. It appears in spring, ...

As soon as the last container of Christmas decorations is tucked away, I'm ready to start my tomato seeds. Then come the days of watching sets of leaflets form and slowly moving the seedlings to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Growing your own tomatoes, whether in a container or outside in your garden bed, is a rewarding experience that yields fresh and flavorful ...

Tomato plants are increasingly vulnerable to nitrate-induced stress caused by modern agricultural practices. A new study has identified the gene SlTrxh as a crucial defender against this challenge.

If fertilization helps plants grow, then it can only benefit your tomato plants, right? Not exactly. Overfertilizing is a common mistake that gardeners make, especially with nitrogen. Because ...

Tomato plants are one of the stars of the summer vegetable garden, grown by the vast majority of gardeners. Unfortunately, this beloved crop can come with some challenges, and one of the most common ...

RUTLEDGE, Tenn — 'Tis the season for one of East Tennessee's most famous produce! The Grainger County tomato is a staple across the Volunteer State, and dozens of farmers have tried their hand at ...