When planted deep, the tomato will grow roots from the stem in the soil, known as adventitious roots—visible here as small purple bumps at the base of the tomato plant.
May 17, 2025
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Totally tomatoes: A planting primer
It’s tomato time for many of us living in the Coeur d’Alene region — a time when hope and optimism run high as we head to the garden, dreaming of picking big, juicy tomatoes, snacking on sweet cherry varieties bursting with flavor, or making jars of salsa!