Sow and Grow Tomatoes

Sow and Grow Tomatoes

Whether you grow pole or bush tomatoes, you need to give them a head start just like peppers so I don’t recommend sowing the seeds outside. Indoor Sowing Tips:  In order to germinate, tomato seeds prefer a temperature between 70°F and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed […]

Nutrition Information for Tomatoes

Nutrition Information for Tomatoes

While I previously shared the nutrition information for the bulb vegetables, I am starting the next series on the fruit vegetable category with tomatoes. I am including some of the available information on USDA and Wikipedia. Also, I did some rounding.  I am including the items normally listed on the Nutrition Facts Label on food […]

Tomato Varieties

Gilbertie Roma Tomatoes

Gilbertie Tomatoes are really nice roma tomatoes which are great for making sauce. Features: 1) This Roma tomato will grow up to 8 inches long. 2) Gilberties mature in 85 days. 3) This roma will weigh up to 12 oz. 4) This variety is an heirloom. 5) Gilbertie Tomatoes have a meaty flesh. 6) This […]