Growing Tomatoes Like a Pro with Frank Hyman (Insights from Ripe Tomato Revolution)
Ever get to the end of the growing season and realize your tomato patch didn’t live up to the expectations you had when you planted it in the spring?
In this episode we chat with tomato expert Frank Hyman, author of the brand-new book Ripe Tomato Revolution. He shares his top tips to get lots of healthy, homegrown tomatoes—with less work. Frank has over four decades of hands-on experience, as both a farmer and a gardener. He shares a super practical way for home gardeners to prevent disease, along with his easy-to-make, easy-to-use homemade tomato cages. Whether you’re a first-time tomato grower or a seasoned gardener, get ideas to improve your tomato harvest from Frank’s down-to-earth tips and techniques.
Hear about:
- Simple DIYs: tomato cages, and Frank’s “tomato house” concept to prevent disease
- Creating conditions for tomatoes to thrive
- Mulching like a pro
- Ways to support tomato plants
- Different types of tomato plants
- Frank’s personal stories from years on an organic tomato farm
Perfect for: urban gardeners, backyard growers, sustainable farmers, and tomato lovers of all levels.
Listen now and let’s grow the best tomatoes you’ve ever tasted!
If you’re looking for more on staking and supporting tomatoes, check out this great post.
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