Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the differences between a home-grown tomato versus tomatoes bought from the store, how long he’s been growing tomatoes, and the different kinds he sells. He also shares details about what kind of fertilizer to use, how to keep squirrels away from tomato plants, and the best time to plant them outside.

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