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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.
2016 beefsteak tomatoes
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Park's Whopper Improved (VF1&2NT) - ind., red, true beefsteak size, great flavor, good production and good disease resistance for me. Dave
Report in on your Dwarfs here...
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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LabradorsUpdated These are the dwarfs that I grew this year: Sweet Scarlet (red) Rosella Purple (purple) Rosella Crimson (pink) Wherokowhai (red/yellow) Mr Snow (white) Arctic Rose (pink) I grew them all in my vegetable garden, in tomato cages on...
Anyone grown Bali?
Posted by gorbelly(6b/7a | Sunset 32 | SE PA)
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LabradorsUpdated Gorbelly, Thanks! I think I ran into those positive reviews a while back, which is why I had Bali on my wish list for a while, but it's difficult to tell if it's really worth growing. I would love to hear what you think of it if...
Is my Rutgers ripe yet? Is my Black Krim overripe?
Posted by shijitake
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shijitakeUpdated Thanks PC! Helpful as always.
Leaf miners and black spots on tomato plant? Please help!
Posted by Monikka A.
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated Your welcome, and I'm sorry for assuming Austria was the location :-), the way your leaf miners and timing is, you're probably my neighbor! Keep us posted here on how things are growing. If you decide to go for the sticky traps th...
Is it worth planting, Azoychka Russian?
Posted by nhardy(5b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I am also growing it for the first time this year. I am glad I found it. Check out this thread : Azocychka...are-you-growing-it-in-2015? Lot of new discussions and pictures. In short : It has been the most productive in my garden ...
tomato hornworms and blacklights
Posted by margocostas
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princemongo21Updated I just found out about using blacklights to find tomato hornworms yesterday while at work. I grabbed an old EPROM eraser that stated it was SHORT wavelength. I tried it last night (with clear safety goggles that block 99.9% of UV)...
To Sweet Peet or not to Sweet Peet
Posted by Jay_NY(6A)
15 Comments
The Gardening TeamUpdated This product is too expensive, so many other options out there for half the price. I personally use Coast of Main Products, they are fantastic. Another option if you're looking for a product similar to sweet peat is Green Envy, I ...
tomato growing tips
Posted by rick9748
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rick9748Updated Compost, if you don't have a pile yet then by some but get the pile started.Keep it real simple, just a pile in the corner of your garden; green layer-grass clippings, brown leaves or straw, keep damp not wet and let it rot.Every ...
Burpee Tomato Bush Early Girl Hybrid
Posted by struwwelpeter(5)
21 Comments
Jim CooperUpdated Our Bush Early Girl is finally ripening: the latest plant in the garden, later even that Jet Star and Big Boy. And it has just about no flavor. If it were really the earliest one I might put up with it, but now that good varieties...
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