Broccoli can grow massive—except, of course, when they are grown as broccoli sprouts or broccolini. But how can you make sure that you’ve got enough heads of broccoli when you’re cooking? Can you even make use of a whole head of broccoli from the market? The average weight of a head of broccoli ranges from…
Contrary to popular belief, black tomatoes aren’t that uncommon. In fact, various heirloom varieties can be found all over the world! Tomato cultivars and varieties that naturally produce dark brown or black fruits are You’re probably wondering why this is possible, so let me tell you how! What Makes Black Tomatoes so Dark? Black tomatoes…
Tired of planting the same old red tomato varieties each year? Now’s the perfect time to try your hand at cultivating stunning yellow tomatoes to share with family and friends! Besides the common red fruits, various tomato cultivars and varieties can produce glossy yellow-skinned and fleshed fruits of varying shades, shapes, and sizes. Here are…
Pale green growth breaking through the skin—sounds like a plot to a horror sci-fi film, right? You might mistake them for wriggly worms. But, in reality, those light-colored tendrils are part of a new plant! It’s actually quite normal for seeds to grow while still inside a whole tomato and force their way out of…
Are you tired of struggling to grow cherry tomatoes at home, despite their reputation as an easy-to-grow plant? You’re not alone. Contrary to popular belief, cherry tomatoes can be a challenge to grow. But don’t worry, I went through the hassle myself, so you do not have to! The secret to successfully growing your own…
I have seen countless beginner home gardeners mistakenly believe that all cherry tomato plants are low-growing and bushy. But this isn’t entirely true. Some can grow to a towering 10 feet (3 m). So if you have little space to work with, familiarize yourself with these bush tomatoes—from grape to beefsteak tomatoes! The best bush…