State Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher says the world-famous Jersey tomato is a little late this year but the varieties are a good as ever. Fisher says tomatoes will be available for the rest of the year, some grown in hothouses into the fall. … Are Jersey tomatoes in season yet? If you are looking for […]

Just drive a 6-foot redwood or cedar 2×2, a length of sturdy bamboo, or a metal T-post about a foot into the ground and plant your tomato about 6 inches away from the stake. As the vine grows, train it to a single stem by gently breaking off any side shoots that emerge from the […]

How do you get rid of a stye with a cucumber? Set a timer nearby for 15 minutes or so. In a reclining position, place one cucumber slice over each eye and relax while the cucumber’s natural acids soak into your skin. If one side of the cucumber becomes warm against your face, flip it […]

Many people believe that tomatoes can act as a topical remedy for varicose veins — but this popular myth is supported by no clinical evidence. How do you treat varicose veins with tomatoes? There is an old European tale that placing tomatoes on varicose veins, bandaging them in place, and leaving them for a few […]

Here are our favorite ways to salvage bruised tomatoes: Tomato Sauce. Boil the tomatoes for a minute, peel them (here’s how), chop them, then let them simmer into a tomato sauce, and add whatever seasonings you like. … Tomato Jam. Bruschetta. … Tomato Soup. … Salsa. Gazpacho. Pan con Tomate. … Bloody Mary. What can […]

No bees = fewer tomatoes. … Tomatoes are both wind- and bee-pollinated, but bee-pollinated tomatoes have been found to have higher levels of vitamin C and to weigh more. Honey bees cannot pollinate tomatoes they require a special type of pollination called ‘buzz pollination’ that honey bees cannot do. Do you need bees to grow […]

Will consuming okra help during labor? It is believed that okra will increase the chances of easy labor and delivery, but there is no scientific evidence supporting the claim. Is it OK to eat okra while pregnant? Okra is a good source of folate, with 1 cup (100 grams) providing 15% of a woman’s daily […]

How to Keep Okra from Getting Slimy – CHOW Tip – YouTube How do you keep okra from getting slimy? A second trick for reducing sliminess is to soak the okra in vinegar for half an hour before cooking it. Rinse it and pat dry before cooking. Finally, you can pre-cook okra at very high […]

How carrots grow video for kids? Crunchy Carrots: from farm to fork – YouTube Where do carrots come from kids video? Farm to School: Carrots – YouTube How do carrots get from farm to table? Using a broadfork, or digging fork, we loosen the carrots in the soil profile, then pull them out, removing large […]

It happens when you eat A LOT of carrots (or any beta-carotene rich vegetable, for that matter). Research from the University of California, Santa Barbara shows that eating an abundance of carrots could turn your skin an orange yellowish color. It’s a phenomenon called carotenemia. That’s right—it’s a real condition! How many carrots does it […]