When consumers think of tomatoes, they often debate whether it is a fruit or vegetable. Growers know that botanically a tomato is a fruit because fruits develop from the fertilized ovary of a flower, whereas a vegetable is any edible vegetative part of a plant that doesn’t happen to be a fruit. Growing Tomatoes Read about: Sweet … Read more
Driving the back southeastern Alabama roads to check on remote fields, farmer John Aplin spotted a sign advertising Slocomb tomatoes. Curious about what he’d find, he stopped at the roadside farm stand and inquired where the tomatoes came from. The stand operator asserted the tomatoes were Slocomb tomatoes, named for the region they are grown … Read more
Weeds are not only a nuisance, but also can be a resting home for insects and diseases, which can wreak havoc on production crops such as tomatoes. With this in mind, growers need an effective weed management plan so they can raise weed-free tomatoes and ensure they won’t experience a reduction in yield and quality. Tomato … Read more
Payroll issues can happen anywhere, regardless if it’s for a small business or for a farmer. Here are five ways to solve payroll mistakes on the farm without having high penalties. Read about: 3 Tomato Insects to Watch Out For #1: Falling behind on paying taxes and filing It’s crucial to stay on top of paying … Read more
If insects were our friends, they’d still be our enemies – if they prey on our fresh tomatoes. To keep those tomatoes juicy and ripe on the vines, growers must identify and control three important pests – the tomato fruitworm, stink bug and leaf-footed bug – that can cause a tremendous amount of damage. Tomato Insects … Read more