The One Tomato Project
The One TomatoTM Project is a program aimed at encouraging people to grow at least one tomato in their garden this year.
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will be giving away tomato seedlings at various locations in Piscataquis County the first week of June. Distribution sites will include Abbot, Dover-Foxcroft, Greenville, Monson, Guilford, Sangerville and Milo. Seedlings can also be picked up at the Piscataquis County office during regular office hours May 29-31 at 165 East Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft (Directions, Google Maps).
A list of 2025 Distribution Dates and Times will be posted soon
Interested in an email when we have times and dates?
Why just one tomato?
One tomato is not expensive to grow, it’s pretty easy, and it can be grown just about anywhere. You can plant a tomato in your garden, in your flowerbed, in a container, in a hanging basket, or even on your front lawn. If you don’t like tomatoes, that’s okay! You don’t have to be a tomato lover to join in – the goal is to grow some vegetables, so try out any vegetable you like. You can give any extra to local food banks.
For information and ideas on how to grow your tomato or how to manage disease and pests in your garden, visit our Ask the Expert page. If you have questions about our One Tomato program call 207.564.3301 or email extension.piscataquis@maine.edu
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