Epsom salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate, is often touted as a beneficial supplement for tomato plants. The magnesium and sulfur found in Epsom salt are essential nutrients that support ...

Q: My dad used to add Epsom salts to the ground around his tomatoes. What's the idea of that and does it really help? A: Epsom salts are a cheap way to deliver two important nutrients to plants: ...

Q: I have read that you should fertilize tomato plants with Epsom salt. When should you add it, and how much should you add? A: We don’t generally recommend using Epsom salt in the garden. Epsom salt ...

Homegrown tomatoes fresh off the vine are full of flavor, bringing out the best of summer. No other vegetable crop has as many home remedies for success. Neighbors, friends, and, of course, the ...

You might have heard that you should be using Epsom salt in your garden. Many gardeners swear by it. In fact, it’s a popular way to treat all sorts of gardening issues, improve plant health and boost ...

Q: Can you settle a tomato disagreement? My neighbor says adding Epsom salts to the soil prevents the black rot that frequently happens on the bottom of tomato fruits. I've heard that it doesn't work.

After a long, wet rainy season, the dry season now provides the best conditions for growing tomatoes in Costa Rica. Tomatoes are a favorite home garden vegetable, and the satisfaction of planting and ...

Reality can get skewed when there are so many sources of information — books, magazines, newspapers, nurseries and, most of all, the internet and social media open up lots of room for contradiction.

How can you get the best-tasting tomatoes from your garden? Obviously, you start with a variety that we know from previous experience is good. Then hope for lots of sun, well timed rain, and warm but ...