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Brownberry Cherry & Pineapple Tomato
Posted by Jdoran
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JdoranUpdated The ribbed tomato is far more productive. Tons of big tomatoes, even with a fair amount of blossoms dropping off. The taste is...just ok. Not very sweet, and more bland than my other heirlooms. The smooth round, yellow orange ones...
Anyone else struggling with tomatos in SoCal?
Posted by ladon
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dodge59Updated At least here in Orange County, the temps have been perfect for tomatoes, cept a hot spell back in march or April as I recall, (or maybe not)!. At any rate I've had my best tomato year in the 10 years I've grown them, but yes the ...
Early Blight - Questions
Posted by woodlandgal(4)
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated Sherry_Bell, this year I used 2 types of mulch: Dewitt Weed Barrier Fabric and . Both are good. Straw might be difficult to find. Fabric mulch allows easier water control from rain. Here is a link that might be useful: Best mulch ...
looking for seed suggestions for 2015
Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B)
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tomatovator21Updated IMO you have to try: Ramapo F1 Polish (Ellis) Wes Goose Creek Tami G Cuostralee
What do you plan to try for the first time next year?
Posted by CaraRose
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vinnybob(z8Oregon)Updated I also want to try Brandy Boy. Burpee sure wants a lot of money for their seed, any of their seeds.
I hate Septoria Leaf Spot!
Posted by SunshineZone7(7)
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sheltiecheUpdated Septoria is airborne but yes, it could overwinter in debris, not the soil itself so cleaning up will work. If you are interested in using less fungicides, you might want to look into aerated compost teas... idea is simple- replace...
Harvesting from ill affected plants
Posted by michelliot(z7 ny)
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vedabeepsUpdated If you're serious about having aches and pains that you associate with tomato consumption you should be checked for nightshade allergies. Inflammation and joint pain are common symptoms. Talk to a dr.
Tomato help!
Posted by soundguyjack
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated I had the same problem a few weeks ago with some tomatoes few feet away from my neiborâÂÂs land. I didnâÂÂt spray chemicals on my lawn, but a few days later I saw my neibor doing it - again, I suspect. Strange enough only 2 or 3...
Cucumber leaves yellowing/wilting
Posted by BarleyBean15(6A)
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BarleyBean15(6A)Updated Here is the plant. I used coast of Maine potting mix and quodyy compost. Also earth worm castings. But I haven't fertilized in a few weeks.
OX Hearts
Posted by kjameswv
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kjameswvUpdated THANKS for ALL the great advise and comments guys... I'm chalking this year up to over-watering and my poor decision to prune some of the oxhearts (rookie mistake i know). Reggie & Elisabeth, great pics! Jealous!! -KingJames
Farmers' Market...
Posted by Deeby
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DeebyUpdated LOL.
Spraying With Aspirin And No Blight!
Posted by ncrealestateguy
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Aspirin is an acid (acetylsalicylic acid ). It is also a thinner. Some people put a tablet in cut flowers water. I think it might prevent bacterial growth, as most bacteria cannot thrive in acidic environment. So that might the re...
Tops of tomatoes browning where they meet the stem.
Posted by BarleyBean15(6A)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated The spot on that part of tomatoes is normal in some large varieties.
Does this look like something that could kill my tomatoes?
Posted by dominickg23
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dominickg23Updated Okay, thanks guys. Looks like it's gonna be raining all night and through tomorrow. I suppose then I'll have an answer.
What's wrong with my tomatoes?
Posted by OldHippieMomma
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labradors_gwUpdated It looks like Blossom End Rot which is caused by uneven watering (maybe it rained hard). It tends to affect the plum varieties the most. It's best to pull them off the plant so that it can put it's energy into making new, perfect ...
Strange roots
Posted by green_passion(7)
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green_passion(7)Updated Thanks, Carolyn for a good reply. I remember the Fused blossom on the plants but I did not know about it. Still I have some tomatoes (fused blossom) on the plants. They are Brandywine Black the stem are not tangle and they are hug...
Who has blight, and where?
Posted by ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA
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lionheart_gw (USDA Zone 5A, Eastern NY)Updated I usually use fungicide, but got lazy this year and lulled into a false sense of security because it wasn't too humid and the weather had been pretty great. That'll teach me. :-) So, Cucumbers, we'll get it sorted out eventually.
What's in your permanent rotation?
Posted by CaraRose
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Baby G (Z10, Sunset 20, SoCal-LA, 150-550 Chl Hrs)Updated To Deeby - Have you planted many winter tomato beds? What works for you?
Paul Robeson growers
Posted by joy_unspeakable(7NC)
22 Comments
nugrdnnut(6a n-c WA)Updated My PR was one of my first dark tomatoes to produce... and the fruit was good. Not real productive (~12 fruit), but tastes good. The plant now looks like it is dwindling... more than any other of my tomato plants. Cuostralee, Opalk...
First tomato of the season
Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Black Krim - I have to pick more tomorrow, expecting heavy rain Wed (guess I won't be going to market, not that I expect that many anyway). I can't wait to taste these! We ate some cherry tomatoes today (SS100 and GD, Sungold need...
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