Red plastic is used to retain soil heat and increase tomato yield. Also known as Selective Reflective Mulch, red plastic prevents erosion and retains soil moisture.

At this time of year, your plants may be extra susceptible to diseases - but doing one task can help to prevent this.

Want your home-grown tomatoes to look like they're fresh from the farmers' market? Use these gardening tips to grow the most juicy tomatoes ever.

If your tomatoes are not turning red, don’t fret. Find out the reasons behind this common problem and easy ways to promote your tomatoes to ripen, either in the garden or kitchen.

Research is showing that some crops do even better when colored plastic mulches are used. For one of Kansas gardener’s favorites – tomatoes – the color choice is…red. (Surprise!) ...

Temperature Troubles One of the most common reasons tomatoes refuse to turn red is due to temperature issues. Tomatoes thrive in warm conditions, but when temperatures soar above 85°F (29°C ...

If your tomatoes aren't turning red as quickly as you think they should, or aren't turning red at all, a simple mistake may be the reason. Tomatoes need the right temperature, pruning, and ...

My daughter and I use red plastic mulch around our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. There have been numerous studies demonstrating the benefits of red plastic. The benefits relate to the red and far ...