Recently, I was visiting my sister at Wrightsville Beach and we were invited to a tomato tasting party. Because I love tomatoes, I was looking forward to attending this summer party. When we arrived, ...

Question: What are grafted tomatoes? I've seen them at my local nursery, and they cost about $18 per plant! Why are they so expensive? Are they better than regular tomatoes? Answer: Grafted tomatoes ...

The concept of a single plant bearing fruits or vegetables of two different types may sound like a dream, but thanks to advancements in agricultural science, it's now an achievable reality.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Extension will offer three tomato grafting workshops at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center on Nov. 14, 16, and 17 from 2-3 p.m. (EST) each day. The center is ...

Grafting between different plant species can offer advantages like disease resistance and structural resilience. However, graft incompatibility remains a biological mystery. This study uncovers the ...

A dwarf fruit tree consists of at least two parts that are grafted together: The lower portion, the rootstock, has more effect on the tree's growth rate and ultimate height. The upper portion grows ...

What makes dwarf and micro-dwarf tomatoes different than bush tomatoes or regular vining tomato plants? It’s the extremely small size of the plant itself. In order to be considered a micro-dwarf, the ...

For thousands of years, home gardeners who have wanted to grow unique heirloom tomato varieties have had to contend with massive, sprawling plants. But dwarf tomato plants, which pack full-size fruit ...

For thousands of years, home gardeners who have wanted to grow unique heirloom tomato varieties have had to contend with massive, sprawling plants. But dwarf tomato plants, which pack full-size fruit ...