From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

One of people's favorite garden vegetables is tomatoes. There are virtually hundreds if not thousands of different varieties. Tomatoes come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Everyone seems to have a ...

Question: A cherry tomato plant purchased last September has been growing and producing well beyond its cage. Some seeds have sprouted from fallen fruits. Will they produce plants like the parent?

Q: Can you tell me how to save tomato seeds? Will I get weird tomatoes if they were grown next to different kinds of tomatoes? A: Tomatoes are delicious and versatile, and many of us already have them ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A mutation in a single gene can turn hybrid tomato plants into super producers capable of generating more and much sweeter fruit without genetic engineering, scientists said in ...

Even when you know a thing or two about tomatoes, the wide world of the much-loved fruit is enormous — there are at least 10,000 varieties out in the world. That might seem hard to believe when you ...

With so many different types of tomatoes to choose from, gardeners are spoiled for choice. But how do you know which varieties are best to grow? There are broad categories that divide all tomatoes, ...

The winter doldrums are a common affliction among gardeners. The arrival of spring is the only cure. However, there is a home remedy that provides temporary relief. All it takes is a few seed catalogs ...

Most everyone who gardens grows tomatoes of one kind and color. Some like them red and some yellow, while others like them black and others like them orange. But one thing about growing tomatoes: most ...

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s the time of the year where those of you who planted a vegetable garden last spring are enjoying the fruits of your labor. However, you may have noticed a few problems ...