If you’re growing tomatoes this season, there’s a trick to make them sweeter...

It’s tomato time...

They’re the most popular homegrown produce. Whether you’re a master gardener or prefer plants in a pot, there’s a simple trick to make your tomatoes taste sweeter. You’ll need to lower the acidity in the dirt they’re in and a little baking soda will do just that. As your tomato plants start to mature, just sprinkle some baking soda around the base of your plants once a week and work it into the soil a bit. 

Some people spray their tomato plants with a solution of baking soda or soap and water to prevent leaf spots. That’s fine in the cooler temperatures but skip that treatment when it gets really hot outside. It can give your tomato leaves a nasty burn.