Homegrown tomatoes and peppers simply taste better than their supermarket counterparts. Since both vegetables thrive in this country, the question arises as to whether they get along well in the immediate vicinity. mixed culture A certain variety in the vegetable garden not only brings variety to the menu, but also increases harvest yields if cared for…
Tomatoes and cucumbers are very popular with gardeners. And many are wondering whether the two types of vegetables get along with each other. This text provides information about the extent to which tomato and cucumber plants go together. Im Beet In the garden it is basically possible to plant tomatoes and cucumbers together, but there are advantages…
As soon as tomatoes have formed the first correct pair of leaves, you need to prick them out. In many cases, the wrong substrate is used for transplanting, which means that the plants hardly form roots or fall over immediately. That’s why we tell you in which soil you should prick tomatoes. Nutrient-poor substrate Potting soil is…
If green tomatoes fall off or have little chance of ripening due to cool autumn weather, they may ripen later. Various options are available, which are explained below. Post-ripening is important Harvesting green tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum ) always includes post-ripening, because unripe specimens entail health risks. Caution is required, especially with the ingredient “solanine”. This is a bitter substance…
If the blossoms of tomatoes suddenly fall off, there are various possible reasons for this. We will show you which triggers are responsible and what you can do about it. Blossom shedding due to lack of fertilization Tomatoes have hermaphrodite flowers. This enables them to carry out fertilization independently. For this reason, tomato plants generally do not need insects to…
Red, juicy tomatoes from our own garden taste like sun and freshness. But what to do if tomatoes don’t turn red and ripe? We name the five most common causes and give tips. Wrong location One of the most common reasons why the tomato does not ripen and turns red is improper location of the tomato plants. The…
Tomato plants originally come from South America and are therefore warmth-loving. But in our latitudes it can get frosty even in summer. We explain how to effectively protect tomatoes from frost. Protect outdoor tomatoes with a hood Tomato plants ( Solanum lycopersicum ) that grow outdoors are particularly at risk in frosty weather . Therefore, pay attention to the weather…
Tomato plants, Solanum lycopersicum , that curl or curl their leaves are a concern for many home gardeners. The cause for this is often based on maintenance errors or suboptimal locations and can often be easily remedied. roll or curl Although “roll” and “curl” are often used interchangeably when referring to tomato leaves, there is a difference between…
Who doesn’t love them, the sun-ripened, aromatic organic tomatoes from their own garden? In order for your own cultivation to be successful, the right temperatures are very important, because tomatoes are very sensitive to cold. tomatoes and temperature The tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) originally come to us from the warm regions of South and Central America. They love it…
Tomatoes should not be missing in your own garden. Here, however, the question arises as to which other plants the tomatoes can enter into a mixed culture with, because not all of them get along as neighbors. Advantages of tomato mixed culture If different plant species are grown next to each other in a mixed culture,…