Q. What size container, and potting mix, would you recommend for growing tomatoes? — B. Axson, Chesapeake A. While there are many benefits to growing in containers, the biggest drawback is wa… ...

Healthy tomato roots depend on aeration and consistent moisture. A simple soil addition keeps plants thriving while ...

The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that you don’t need a lot of space to grow them—in fact, they can thrive in pots.

Tomato seedlings growing in small black pots. - Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images Tomato lovers needn't despair if they don't ...

When growing determinate tomato plants in containers, use a pot at least 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep. Space the plants 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the size of the container.

This week, the Master Gardener also explains the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomatoes (and potatoes, too).

Tomatoes can be grown in containers and the ground, but is one inherently better than the other? Two gardening experts weigh in, and their answers may surprise you.

They say that tomatoes are nature’s candy, and there’s no easier candy to pop in your mouth than a delicious cherry tomato. The great thing about cherry tomatoes is that you don’t need a lot of space ...