Seasonal Garden Advice: Tomatoes, Strawberries and Peppers

Gardeners are offered a range of tips for the summer season. For tomatoes, a collection of 30 recipes showcases ways to use fresh, baked or grilled fruit, while a common calcium deficiency that causes brown tips can be avoided by regular, ample watering and balanced fertilisation.

A simple pre‑freezing step—spreading fruit on a tray before storage—prevents frozen berries from clumping together, improving usability throughout winter.

Overripe pickling cucumbers can be turned into a traditional Bulgarian cold soup, tarator, by grating them and mixing with yogurt, garlic, dill, olive oil and optional walnuts.

A Chinese-inspired method for growing strawberries on limited space uses non‑woven fabric and mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds and boost yields in beds, containers or balconies.

Finally, pepper growers are advised to prune the main stem when plants reach about 30 cm, encouraging side‑branch development and an estimated 20 % increase in fruit yield.