If I grow tomatoes in a greenhouse, does that mean they are organic?
No. While the greenhouse is a suitable environment for tomatoes for most of the year, it is even more ideal for many insect pests and disease pathogens. The worst insect pest is the whitefly. There are many insects and diseases to deal with. For more information, request Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication number 1861, Greenhouse Tomatoes - Pest Management in Mississippi.
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RAYMOND, Miss. -- Current and prospective greenhouse vegetable growers can learn about the specialized production method during Mississippi State University’s 2024 Greenhouse Vegetable Short Course on Feb. 27-28. The course will be held at the North Mississippi Research and Extension Center’s Magnolia Building in Verona from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It is open to greenhouse vegetable producers throughout the Southeast.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Vegetable growers soon will have two chances to learn about managing pests on produce in greenhouses and high tunnels.
There’s nothing more satisfying than homegrown tomatoes. You don’t have to be a gardening expert to grow delicious tomatoes in your backyard. Here are a few tips that will help you grow the best looking (and tasting) tomatoes out there: