Master Gardener: Tips to help tomatoes grow and thrive

Q: I have received quite a few questions about tomatoes and tomato problems. Plant problems can be classified as either biotic (caused by living organisms) or abiotic (caused by growing conditions). This week I will cover abiotic plant problems and next week I will discuss some common diseases that affect tomatoes.
A: When signs of distress appear, many people will reach for some type of fertilizer. Although the popular blue liquid fertilizer can indeed work miracles, it’s helpful to know