Dynamest Thrift

 Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops among home  gardeners, and with good reason: not only are tomatoes delicious  and versatile, they are relatively easy to grow and return high value  for the space they occupy. No store-bought tomato can compare  with the flavor of a vine-ripened tomato picked from the garden at  its peak of ripeness.  A perennial plant in its native tropics, tomato belongs to the  nightshade family (Solanacae) and is native to Central and South  America. The tomato appeared in European cuisine in the 16th  century, although it did not become popular there until the 18th  century because of the common belief that it was poisonous. Soil Requirements Tomato plants will grow well in well-drained sites that receive full  sun for most of the day. The soil pH should be slightly acidic (6.2 to  6.8). Excess nitrogen can result in plants with lush, vigorous foliage  but little fruit production. Although it is best to determine lime  and fertilizer needs from the resul