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Long Keeper Varieties
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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fireduck(10a)Updated I agree. You are right on the money! Ed
How Is The Weather ..(4)- 2015??
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated YAY !
Dwarves ....They Do'nt Get No Respect !!
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Sey - I agree - the plant is confused! I planted several (6) NBD in containers in the GH and they acted like a Determinate ! They produced well but only grew 3-4' - needed little support - then terminated after production. I pl...
I Need a Good Paste Tomato For Next Year
Posted by jane4667(5)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated An oold vantage thread revived by shule. First I wonder if there are people who actually make "PASTE". I let that Heinze do it form me. I make some sauce ( like spaghetti sauce consistency) with whatever varieties I hav...
My 2nd planting of the year seems to be doing well
Posted by pennypond USDA 10 Sunset 21 CA
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Pennypond,... Those are absolutely beautiful healthy plants. Yeah , you maybe will have some ripe ones for Thanksgiving. When do you germinate for your spring season ? You mentioned that your lows went down to 48 - 50 and highs to...
After a long absence I am back and trying tomatoes this season :)
Posted by ticodxb
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated ... 45 gallon fabric pots, I will be using 20 gallons fabric pots... ----------------------------- If those are Gallons , not liters, then you should be fine. Does your balcony have overhang ? Sey
Soil Test ... WA State
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated You are very welcome, Seaside. I hope others in the area also take advantage of this service. Sey
Best Hybrid/heirloom Tomatoes ... 2015 n before
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Ed, everything is working fine. Just include your mailing address in the message. I get messages two ways: One here and one in my email. Sey Update: Ed, The seeds are in the mail.
Bandy Boy Contest - 2015 (6)
Posted by hudson___wy(3)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Please let us know how it turns out Lar !
Fusarium Wilt Really Bad. What About Next Year?
Posted by ncrealestateguy
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jjmisuUpdated hi ncrealestate, I just followed you. Can you message me how to contact you? i read your post about builder bankruptcy and I am facing the same situation. I would appreciate some help here.
Fertilize in Fall....
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I am of the same opinion as John. I am not an organic gardener but use as much organic matter that I can get at reasonable costs, like compost , manure. And I use synthetic fertilizers because its cost effectiveness. And Yeah, I d...
Can we pick our tomatoes while still green,
Posted by irishmoe
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated If a tomato has reached mature stage/state it won't be getting anything from the vine. At this stage the stem has gotten woody and almost dry. In the nature the fruits keep hanging there until the joint between the stem at either...
Has anyone over wintered a tomato plant?
Posted by rhoder551 zone 9b-10
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rhoder551 zone 9b-10Updated Humsai I will report back. I do love experimenting with plants but there is always the potential for disappointment. I just had all my rose cuttings bite the dust, one at a time, slowly... agony.
The last of season
Posted by Vince (8) Kemper
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Right Pennypond. Can't complain. I had 4 months of harvest. My first ripe was in late June and Last in late October. ( Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) . I still have couple of garden tomatoes left. Sey
Name That Tomato !... Winter Riddle
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated O, well. didn't hear back from the grower. So I'll just call is BLACK SEAMAN for now. We will see how it does in my garden next/coming season. I'll be back next August to review it. Sey
Daniel, do you have plants yet?
Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Good news , Daniel. One down, one more to go.Good luck ! I like your tentative grow out : Around 25 varieties and 50+ plants. That should more than compensate for one year of absence.Lol I am cutting back for 2015 : around 17 var...
Science fair project
Posted by Scott Williams 9B
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated It would be surprising to have the plant in the PM w/no fertilize to thrive. Sey
Why is one tomato producing and the others are not?
Posted by jungleexplorer(7)
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jungleexplorer(7)Updated The Solar Flare is really putting on fruit. And now the Beefsteak is too. Crazy plants! I hope the freeze holds out. How long does it usually take for tomatoes to mature? Solar Flare Beefsteak
Tomatoes in November zone 4
Posted by mnwsgal(Hennepin, MN 4)
mnwsgal(Hennepin, MN 4)Picked a handful of current tomatoes today, some ripe and some blushing. They are a tiny bite of goodness. This plant is in a pot on my deck. Removed all the other plants from the garden in September when a freeze warning was issued....
Black Tomatoes
Posted by fordido
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LabradorsUpdated Well if I actually do grow Paul Robeson, I'll be sure to let you know! Linda
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