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The Tomato: A Fruity Impersonator in the Vegetable Patch

April 28, 2011 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

The attraction to the tomato is irresistible.  Hobbyists, professionals, and even the heartburn-laden can't resist this fruit disguised as a vegetable. The colors and tastes are fathomless--purples, yellows, stripes, acidic, mild, sugary, and even peppery are used to categorize tomatoes. The challenges in growing the perfect tomato are almost as numerous. Diseases, bugs, and gophers of ill repute flock to it like paparazzi in search of juicy weak spots. Perfection is never obtainable, but … [Read more...] about The Tomato: A Fruity Impersonator in the Vegetable Patch

Filed Under: Organic Gardening Tagged With: Basil, Blossom End Rot, Bone Meal, borage, Compost Tea, Farmer's Almanac, Fish Emulsion, Heirloom Tomatoes, marigolds, Seaweed, Tomatoes

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