Tomatoes - Chef Jeff
WEBWhen tomatoes are eaten on a regular bases, studies indicate that Lycopene lowers the risk of certain diseases, including types of cancer such as respiratory, digestive and prostate. Lycopene is what fives tomatoes their bright red color.
Tomato Tips - Chef Jeff
WEBBlossom end rot can affect tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squash and watermelons. A dark, leathery brown or black spot develops at the end of the fruit. Blossom end rot is caused by the following environmental conditions: Calcium imbalance – Supply calcium supplements when planting.
19 Tomato Diseases: Identification, Treatment & Prevention Tips
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Are your tomatoes struggling with Late Blight this season? In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich looks at all you need to know about how to identify, treat, and prevent this potentially deadly tomato disease from attacking your plants this season.
Chef Jeff Gardens
WEBAfter growing this meaty tomato in my own garden, I can vouch for its excellent disease resistance and heat tolerance! This plant has large, juicy red fruits that are perfect for slicing on salads and sandwiches. I also use the tasty fruits in …
22 Tomato Diseases: Identification, Treatment and Prevention
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Knowing how to identify and treat common tomato diseases is critical for growing successful crops. Most common diseases are caused by types of fungi that favor certain weather conditions, such as excessive rain during cool or warm periods.
Frequently Asked Questions - Chef Jeff
WEBHelp! Something is eating my tomato plants, and it isn’t me! Very few home vegetable gardens are immune to the Tomato Hornworm, a type of caterpillar that enjoys eating and destroying tomato, eggplant, and pepper plants.
Chef Jeff Gardens
WEBThe bright red, meaty tomatoes average 10 ounces with many reaching 1 pound or more. I plant this flavorful tomato in my garden every year for use in my homemade cooked dishes, salads, soups, and sauces. Indeterminate. Disease Resistance: Verticillium Wilt. Fusarium Wilt. Full Sun. Plant 2-3' Apart.
Chef Jeff Gardens
WEBPicked fresh, I use this luscious tomato to bring a taste of summer to my homemade cooked dishes, salads, soups, and sauces. Indeterminate. Diseases Resistant: Verticillium Wilt. Fusarium Wilt. Full Sun. Plant 2-3' Apart. 68 Days to Maturity.
Tomato: Homely Homer by Chef Jeff - SmartGardener
WEBThis particular mosaic virus attacks tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, causing the leaves to be mottled light and dark green (they often look like they are variegated). They may also be thickened, puckered, brittle and distorted as well.
Tomato: Homely Homer by Chef Jeff Pickleworm - Plant Guide
WEBTomato hornworms can quickly defoliate a tomato plant, learn how to get them before they get your tomatoes.