From tiny red orbs to enormous fruits the size of a fist or bigger, tomatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors (yes, colors). If you haven't explored tomato varieties beyond standard ...

There are thousands of tomato varieties — many of which are hybrids — but they can be broadly divided into seven types (1). All tomatoes are fruits of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, although they’re ...

Q: I recently moved to Redding from the Bay Area and I am ordering my tomato seeds. Because this is a much hotter climate, I’m not sure if my old favorites will produce well. Can you recommend some ...

For some home gardeners, the promise of fresh, sun-warmed tomatoes is the whole reason they've tilled up part of their yard. No grocery store tomato, not even an heirloom from the organic market, ...

Without question, Madeline — a graduate student at Portland State’s School of Architecture in her real life — is into tomatoes more than anyone I know. What began as a wise way to generate food during ...

A new analysis of difficult-to-access genetic variation is the most comprehensive ever conducted in plants. It could guide the improvement of tomatoes and other crops. Human appetites have transformed ...

March is prime time for SoCal gardeners who love to grow unique tomatoes. Three specialty growers are having pop-up sales this month and next in the Greater Los Angeles area. They’re offering a wide ...