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Posted by lucillle
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bigpinksUpdated Great foggy cool morning here about a mile from the Ohio River. I was in the street with coffee returning from next door when I got a compliment much like yours. New neighbor very nice comments about my garden and my buddys' next ...
I'm about to give up on my garden :(
Posted by ncage(z5 IL)
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sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated Dave made a good point about soil temp...something i should consider, but i have had an unusual warm spring. Some tomatoes went in early and mulched. I doubt i should do that most years... Looks like the whole shebang is maybe a u...
Tomato Lingo?
Posted by daisyjoy5(7 _ NW GA)
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daisyjoy5(7 _ NW GA)Updated Thanks everyone! I think next year maybe I'll experiment with both and see what happens.
Two Toms in One Pot!
Posted by BlinkyJ
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BlinkyJUpdated doh. definitely about a foot in -diameter-. Was typing quick while at work and not really expecting more (generous) replies. i'll consider your advice on transporting them to bigger pots. Was more concerned about lack of sunlight....
My tomatoes (photos)
Posted by CaraRose
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surya55_gwUpdated What a great way of maximazing space for more veggies! Awesome ideas as well. Enjoy every moment and meal out of that lovely garden.
Use of shade cloth
Posted by growneat
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Lets say relative humidity is normal and the wind is not blowing. The air temperature is 95 degrees and the sun is beating down on the tomato plant. There is adequate moisture in the soil. The soil temperature is say 75 degrees. I...
"Stunted" Sunsugar
Posted by cablestarman(NE OH 6a)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated They were planted 4 weeks ago outside %%%%%%% That explains everything. 4 week from plant out is relatively a short time, considering that it take the plant about 10 days to get adjusted and start expanding root system.
Yellow and brown tomato leaves - not sure what is wrong
Posted by kygirl99
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I have both Daconil (inorganic) and Neem Oil (organic) concentrates. So there are choices. I use Neem mostly on cukes and squash (Powdery mildew prevention and fight). I think Daconil is more effective fungicide on blight and simi...
Early blight or leaf spot? (Or does it even matter?)
Posted by sandpapertongue(7a VA)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Like has been said, you don't "spend" $15 + $20 (sprayer + fungicide) on one plant. Out of that $35 you spend maybe less than 10 cents per plant, per application. If you do it 5 times in a season, that will be 50 cents p...
Tomato plant curled and wilted
Posted by Lorraine Miller
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated What is the variety ? I was growing a Black Krim last year. Its leaves were curled (tubular) like that all summer. I had 3 other varieties in the same bed doing just fine. STRESS ?! from what condition ? Here is a BK
"Coyote" cherry tomato
Posted by madabouteu(8A - central Alabama)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Some people here will post/make comments if the OP is asking for help. Then you will see a big crowd hanging around, everybody wanting to help you with their expertise. But since you did not hint any need for help nobody has made ...
Celebrity tomatoes not bearing fruit?
Posted by Shay_Mason
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated When daytime temps approach the mid-90s, fruit won't set.
Help I Didnt get my plants out of the plastic pots
Posted by newbie8604
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Depending on when you planted out, probably your plants roots are still bound in the container. I would get a spade/shovel and take it out. Then cut the plastic pot onto piece, remove the plant and replant with least disturbance a...
Jaune Negib or Aunt Gertie's Gold?
Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA)
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bart1(6/7 Northern VA)Updated Yep! AGG is on my "must plant" list every year, but since mine didn't take off I was thinking/wondering if it was a good time to try a different type.
what is wrong with this picture?
Posted by ettaterrell(7)
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ettaterrell(7)Updated DING DING DING!! The winners are stink bugs! found about 3 on a few of the tomato's yesterday!! I was like "there you stinkers are!" lol Thanks everyone for the help I will keep and eye out daily for them now and keep th...
What do Epson Salts do for Tomato plants?
Posted by RyanC95(7B)
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djkj(9b)Updated Hey Ryan - Do note that Epsom Salt also contains Sulfur. According to a research at University Of Florida, adding Sulfur to soil yield more tomatoes. Plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and roses need high levels of magnesium for op...
Watering Container Tomatoes?
Posted by hockingapple
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sharonrossyUpdated Another point, you need to continue to fertilize frequently as well, a diluted solution every couple of days. Dave and Ohiofem can verify that. I don't have a drip irrigation system either and I can't attest to it, but I think you...
Picking Cherry Tomatoes
Posted by Summer_Squash
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sharonrossyUpdated Hi just thought I'd add my two cents. I'm growing Sun Sugar which I prefer over Sun Gold but they are similar, sun sugar is a hybrid. I grew Gold Nugget last year and did not care for it, but again, it's a personal choice. I found...
White bugs/ residue on tomatoes
Posted by rbreedi1(Tennessee Zone 7b)
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rbreedi1(Tennessee Zone 7b)Updated After doing some research online, the flatid planthopper looks like a very possible suspect. I have submitted some information and pictures to the local extension service as well to see what they say. They dont seem to be doing an...
How to root tomato sucker branches?
Posted by frdnicholas(Albuquerque NM)
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Molex 7a NYCUpdated I just stick the sucker in the ground, water well, 9 out 10 times, new tomato plant
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