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No Bueno
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated To tie the stems / branches to the fence / net, I use these Tomato Clips. You can even close the clips with only one hand. You use the other hand to hold the stem / branch where you want it to be.
Tomato leaves all died.. why?
Posted by jensubzero1(z9 CA)
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jensubzero1(z9 CA)Updated Interesting, never heard of russet mites. Thanks Humsi for another possible problem. I'm learning so much!
What was your favorite tomato you grew this year?
Posted by Beth Walsh
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Brandy Boy - if you haven't tried it - at least plant it once to see if Brandy Boy does likes your garden - you won't regret it - if it does - IMO!
Do micro tom tomatoes (determinate) die off after fruiting?
Posted by haduvokone
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haduvokoneUpdated Thanks alot dave! i will try sweat and neat tomatoes they are determinate but they say they produce like an indeterminate so that's next! :)
Disease ID...possible Timber Rot or Bacterial Canker???
Posted by lillivewire87
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lillivewire87Updated The plant is still hanging on...still have no idea what it actually is. It was far enough away from my other tomatoes that I decided to leave it and see if I can get any other tomatoes off of it ripe and free of BER issues...so f...
GWR Tom Cults
Posted by reginald_317
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reginald_317Updated Hey Sey, Green Copia does look interesting. May give it a go next time. On the G-W-R toms in general, my interest lies primarily with the "black" G-W-R varieties. In this corner, I currently have Captain Lucky, First Mat...
Local Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated The large ones are all good and popular. @ $2.99/lb, garden grown tomatoes is a bargain. Lots of people in my area Farmers Market sell them for $4 to $5/lb. Sey
Sungold F1 - Can't ship it! (False)
Posted by PupillaCharites(FL 9a)
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated I can't complain about my Sungold plant - it was my first to give me the a 2015 crop in Mar or April, and also my last one so far to give up a tomato yesterday. I got the information for the Cali supplier of the organically certif...
Some very wise words people say in this forum:
Posted by daniel_nyc(7a)
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated > "My approach has been in life...try to learn from others' mistakes." [ fireduck ]
Late Blight Map
Posted by cindy_7
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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated It turned out to be a pretty good year for LB... unless you are in NW NY. Too hot & dry I think. http://www.usablight.org/?q=map
How to Grow the Tomato and 115 Ways to Prepare it for the Table
Posted by gumby_ct(CT it says Z5)
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated tx gumby.
Are These Oxhearts?
Posted by tjinpgh
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tjinpghUpdated Hmmm. Well, either way it would seem that they were not pure if they are Oxhearts as all of the fruit on all of the plants look like the ones I've shown.
Watering this weekend
Posted by Vince (8) Kemper
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Vince (8) KemperUpdated I watered just a little on Fiday because of the rain we were expecting for the weekend. Well I got around .75 inches but it was enough to split some of them. It was fine though because I ate them first. I'm glad I didn't soak them...
Hornworm with braconid wasp eggs - public service announcement
Posted by Peter (6b SE NY)
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "The wasp has no willingness to do anything but survive. It does not enjoy the suffering of the 'worm'. It is only acting on an instinct. There is no cruelty. The infliction of pain does not indicate cruelty." I have bec...
Tomatoes You'll Never Plant Again
Posted by Edymnion(7a)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated As you Jenn and Vince know , we had the HOTESR summer on record. But for some reason I had problems with getting early fruits. I just picked my first CP, yesterday. Ananas Noire still not blushing. But Big Beef, Brandy Boy, Azoych...
How Is The Weather ..(3)- 2015
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Nitsua(6b MO) This is getting lengthy. Perhaps time for How Is The Weather ..(4)- 2015?? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You are right, Nitsua .Thanks for the reminder. I am going to do that, this 1st day of September. Please got to the 4th t...
Please I.D. this bug
Posted by robinava(6B)
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qaguyUpdated You might want to try this website. Pictures will help. What's this bug?
Best TOMATO SOUP RECIPES???
Posted by Beth Walsh
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wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)Updated That sounds wonderful. I am a minimalist with my tomato soup. Here is my recipe, which I heard on NPR a decade ago from a chef who was on. 1/2 c olive oil 1 onion 2 cloves garlic (optional, this is my addition) 4 lbs tomatoes chop...
Catfaced beefsteak heirlooms - lake valley seed
Posted by Mike P
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Catfacing is environmentally/growing conditions caused and can develop throughout the season although it is more common in the spring and rare late in season. Splitting is a different issue and is caused by inconsistent soil mois...
Miami Weather
Posted by garf_gw
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garf_gwUpdated Such is Sub Tropical Miami.
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