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Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Why + How to Turn Green Tomatoes Red on Vines

July 23, 2020 by Alex K. Worley

Tomatoes usually turn red due to the presence of lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid hydrocarbon that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. It is this specific chemical compound/pigment that is responsible for giving them a … Read more

Determinate vs Indeterminate Tomatoes: How to Tell Differences + Types

June 21, 2020June 16, 2020 by Alex K. Worley

Determinate vs Indeterminate Tomatoes - differences

Tomato plants are categorized into two main groups which are determinate and indeterminate tomatoes. Determinate tomatoes, also referred as bush tomato plants, are bred with the focus of stopping their growth at about 3 or … Read more