September might mark the end of summer, the shortening of days, and the first nip of fall, but it's also peak time for harvesting tomatoes - or at least, that should be the case. If you're still ...

Even when the temperatures drop in the Valley, a Hanford farm makes sure families are able to enjoy fresh tomatoes year-round. "Only it's you have tomatoes at the farmers market in the wintertime. In ...

The best tomatoes are usually the ones that have traveled the shortest distance, and ripened the longest on the vine. Heirloom tomatoes, which are at their peak mid- to late summer, often are the most ...

If your tomatoes aren't turning red as quickly as you think they should, or aren't turning red at all, a simple mistake may be the reason. Tomatoes need the right temperature, pruning, and harvesting ...

At first glance, green tomatoes can be a bit confusing -- aren't they just red tomatoes that haven't yet ripened? Sometimes, but there are actually two distinct categories in which you can place green ...

These tips will help you encourage fruits to color up on the plant or after harvesting them. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich When your tomatoes are not ripening, it is frustrating, especially after ...

As summer winds down, we treasure the great tomatoes and wonderful corn emerging from our gardens and farmers markets. “When I asked what I could bring to my daughter in Florida, she had only one ...

I don't want to retract every ugly thing I ever said against supermarket tomatoes, but I do want to update and clarify my remarks on that important subject. The last couple of winters, we suddenly ...

Summer’s here, and the tomatoes are ripe. If I could, I’d fill a swimming pool with tomatoes and dive in. Admit it: The more you think about it, the more that sounds like a good idea. Because tomatoes ...

Sweet corn, which is plentiful at farmers markets and roadside stands in August, is often touted as summer's best vegetable. We love it because it's so familiar — we start eating corn on the cob with ...

Summer’s here, and the tomatoes are ripe. If I could, I’d fill a swimming pool with tomatoes and dive in. Because tomatoes are approaching the peak of their tomato-ness right now, I decided to ...