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Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 2 of 3

July 1, 2017 Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: C. Darren Butler

Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 2 of 3 (Abiotic, Environmental, and Soil Problems) See customized advice and information for growing tomatoes in your Southern California zipcode Don’t know your GardenZeus California Climate Zone? Enter your zipcode at GardenZeus.com. See Part 1 of this series for an introduction to the topic and common […]

3 Non-Problems Associated with Tomato Plants

June 29, 2017 Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: Ann Clary

Not every unusual issue associated with tomato plants poses a serious threat to the plant or tomato production. Here are three: At GardenZeus, we expect some amount of blossom drop, especially with young and establishing tomato plants, and become concerned only if the second round of blossoms fails to set fruit. Oddly shaped, catfaced, or […]

Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 1 of 3

June 21, 2017 Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: C. Darren Butler

Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants: A GardenZeus Guide, Part 1 of 3 (Management and Maintenance Issues) See customized advice and information for growing tomatoes in your Southern California zipcode Don’t know your GardenZeus California Climate Zone? Enter your zipcode at GardenZeus.com. See Part 2 of this series for common causes of tomato-leaf yellowing that result from […]

Tips for Summer Tomato Planting in Southern California Coastal-Influence Areas

June 16, 2017 GardenZeus Southern California / Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: C. Darren Butler

Want to plant tomatoes in June or July but not sure the seasonal timing is right? This article gives tips and advice for succeeding with summer tomato planting in warm-summer, mild-winter California areas, particularly in GardenZeus California Climate Zone 14: Southern Strong Coastal Influence. See customized advice and information for growing tomatoes in your Southern […]

Tomatoes and Pollination

June 15, 2017 Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: Ann Clary

Tomatoes produce perfect flowers that are generally self-pollinating, which means that little effort or concern is usually needed from gardeners for tomato pollination. Gently shaking stems with blossoms once or twice per day may increase pollination. At cool and hot temperatures, most varieties of tomatoes do not pollinate well and may drop blossoms. For most […]

3 Tips for Growing Tomatoes in June

June 14, 2017 GardenZeus Southern California / Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: Ann Clary

Control aphids and hornworms. Insect attacks on tomatoes by aphids and hornworms are common in late spring and early summer. Pick hornworms by hand, and use a strong stream of water to remove aphids. This closeup photo shows aphids on the back of a leaf. Hornworms often blend well into the green foliage. Control ants. […]

Tips for Late Tomato Planting in Hot Summer Areas

June 12, 2017 GardenZeus Southern California / Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: C. Darren Butler

Want to plant tomatoes in June or July shortly before the full heat of summer arrives but not sure it’s a good idea? This article gives tips and advice for succeeding with late tomato planting in hot-summer, mild-winter California areas, particularly in these GardenZeus zones: – California Climate Zone 12: Southern Inland, More Extreme – […]

Down and Dirty 6: No Tomato Harvest When You Did Everything Right

June 3, 2017 Down and Dirty Southern California Gardening / Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: C. Darren Butler

Down and Dirty Southern California Gardening A weekly GardenZeus article series to help gardeners succeed in Southern California’s unique climates and growing conditions. Post 6: No Tomato Harvest When You Did Everything Right A gardener or landscaper can do everything else right, and still have plants that underperform, struggle, or even die from problems related to soil […]

Tomatoes and Companion Planting

May 20, 2017 Nothing But Tomatoes / Organic Gardening: Vegetables / The Mighty Garden Archive By: Ann Clary

GardenZeus expert Darren Butler has found tomatoes generally to be unfussy companions for many other garden vegetables. Most varieties don’t need insects for pollination, so planting fragrant herbs and flowers to attract pollinators is less important for tomatoes than for other garden vegetables, such as cucurbits. It is important to consider where tomatoes will be […]

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