Article: JUICY TOMATO SECRETS MOVE ON DOWN THE VINE.(AT HOME)

Byline: MARTHA STEWART -

Ripe, juicy tomatoes are what many vegetable gardeners wait for all year. When it comes to tomatoes, most grocery stores can't compete with the quality you can get from your own garden. Store-bought tomatoes are often picked and shipped when still green so, although they may have ripened by the time they get to you, they usually have a bland flavor and hard, mealy texture. The best way to ensure that tomatoes are tender and flavorful is to let them ripen slowly on the vine, with the help of plenty of sunshine.

Tomatoes are remarkably easy to grow, so you'll get an impressive payoff for modest effort. And, by growing them ...

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