Veggie Series: Growing Great Tomatoes

Nothing says summer like the taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato. In this engaging session, you will learn how to select the best tomato varieties, prepare your site, and care for plants from seedling to harvest. Discover practical strategies for managing pests and diseases, ensuring healthy growth, and picking fruit at peak flavor. Whether you are new to gardening or looking to improve your yields, this session offers expert guidance to help you grow your most delicious tomatoes yet.

This event is hybrid! Join us in person or virtually. Refreshments and giveaway details will be shared with those participating in-person.

What will you learn?
- How to select tomato cultivars best suited for your garden or containers
- The difference between determinate and indeterminate growth habits
- Best practices for planting in-ground or in containers
- Fertilizing and watering techniques for healthy growth and abundant fruit
- How to recognize and manage common tomato pests and diseases
- The right time and method for harvesting to maximize flavor
- Tips for extending the season and improving yields

Register today! https://extension.psu.edu/veggie-series-growing-great-tomatoes

You may also like the following events from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Dauphin County:

• This Saturday, 10th January, 02:30 pm, Home Gardening Series: Top Performers for the Garden in Dauphin, Pennsylvania
• Next month, 21st February, 09:00 am, Spring Symposium: Practical Pathways to Healthy Landscapes in Dauphin