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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
Question: Best fertilizer for tomatoes?
Posted by patgrizzlyhunter
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sharonrossy(Montreal 5B)Updated I like the Miracle Grow Shake and Feed for tomatoes with micronutrients and calcium .. It's a 9-4-12 ratio and I've had great results with it especially in container gardening. The other thing about organic, is that with a soiles...
Opalka.
Posted by db6040
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john11840(z6/CT)Updated Dee & Sey - Thanks for all the advice and your patience with me. I did have my profile set correctly. I am receiving the emails that I have messages now. I guess they were just taking a while to get to me. John A
Next Season's Tomato Planting Plans - 2016
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Marianne W (zone 10A)Updated I'm halfway done leveling the ground to build my (mostly) tomato bed, should finish by the end of the month. It will get decent shade, particularly in the summer. Going to plant Persuasion & Tiren F1 and transplant some Germ...
Neves Azorean Red information wanted
Posted by deanriowa(4b)
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sharonrossy(Montreal 5B)Updated That's what I said last year until it was time to start germinating and then I struggled to make up my mind! It's a good problem to have! I also wanted to comment that it's not that late, I had tomatoes probably early August. If w...
Getting Quiet round here...Warum ?
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I still have 5 tomatoes from the garden (keep sake). I picked them completely green, 2 weeks ago and they have ripened nicely on the counter. At least I have learned a valuable lesson from this : PICKING AT COLOR BREAK IS GUARAN...
"Cool Climate" Tomatoes
Posted by mlissca(9b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated UPDATE: In addition to the above I have few more favorite: Big Beef (F1) Black From Tula Brown Heart ( I named it. The closest to it is Brad's Black Heart, which is a rare mutant) Black Seaman My next plant out is almost 5 months ...
Is size a dominant or recessive gene?
Posted by lubadub(5B PA)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated So, what happened , Marv ? You were talking about what will happen with F5 plant whose seeds come from a 7 pounder F4. So here is the question of stability . Since there is no cross involved , what is the point of dominance and/or...
The Season In Review , Good, Better , Best Of 2015
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated Yeah, they get little use compared to the larger tomatoes, and are so time consuming to pick. For the saladette I recommend the Golden Rave I grew - if you are ok with a mild (but flavorful) hybrid.
Raised Beds versus Smart Pots for Tomatoes and other veggies and herbs
Posted by Leonard Little
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PetrofacUpdated I'd suggest on a raised bed. Much less watering. Planting veggies in pots will consume more time for tending. Soon you'll get stressed by having to allocate more time for watering/fertilizing. You wont have earth worms running aro...
How to use Fish Emulsion
Posted by GTNate
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated How about using it where you wanted to be tilled ? hehe
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