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Tomatoes and PeppersNo matter how you pronounce it, everybody loves tomatoes. If you’re like millions of gardeners, you fight off bugs, build cages or trellises, and augment your soil with the nutrients you hope will lead to the production of the perfect tomato fruit. The tomato is one of the most distinctive and delicious signs of summer. It’s also the plant many gardeners say their spot wouldn’t be a garden without. Today’s tomatoes, however, aren’t just the basic red variety anymore. Due to the plant’s popularity and heavy breeding, there are hybrid and heirloom varieties; determinate and indeterminate heights; a virtual rainbow of colors and a whole spectrum of tastes. With a family of many different types come myriad uses for this classical fruit (which is botanically classified as a berry!). Keeping all members of this diverse family in mind, we have created a guide that should help you on your way to discovering the best tomato for your space, taste, and usage requirements.Sweet or hot, peppers add excitement to any dish. You can fry, roast stuff or grill them, or simply chop and add to salads. Sweet peppers are a versatile lot; crisp and sweet, and mellow and meaty when stuffed and roasted. The fruits can be harvested at any time, but fully ripe peppers are the most flavorful and nutritious. TomatoesHow to Grow Tomato PlantsTomato Varieties: Determinate, Indeterminate and Semi-Determinate Hybrid vs. Heirloom Tomatoes Common Tomato Diseases Tips For Growing Tomatoes The History of Tomatoes PeppersPick a Perfect PepperHow to Plant Peppers |
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