Lush, tasty tomatoes can be grown in your backyard by utilizing the resources found in this section, including tips on trellising.
North Carolina’s climate conditions are conducive to growing quality tomatoes, whether you’re a commercial producer or backyard gardener. The materials in this section are intended to help those interested in adding tomatoes to their home garden.
This section of the Web site will be expanded as more materials become available. In the meantime, please check back often for new resources.
Home Tomato Production
The following fact sheets from N.C. State University offer guidance on important practices during specific stages in the tomato production process:
Growing Tomatoes for Home Use
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. This document from N.C. State University discusses those practices, including how to choose the right variety and soil, planting tips, disease and pest management and more.
Biological Pest Control Q&A for the Home Gardener
Biological control is using a living organism to control a specific pest. Biological control methods can reduce the legal, environmental and health hazards of using chemicals in the garden. This N.C. State University resource will introduce home gardeners to biological pest control and how they can use it to their advantage.
