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Heirloom Tomatoes
Posted by SequoiaMatt99
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Regular : "1.arranged in or constituting a constant or definite pattern, especially with the same space between individual instances. " So by definition if , say Cherokee Purple has "Regular" leaves then a toma...
Spots on bottom leaves
Posted by thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))
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thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))Updated I hear you with that Fire Duck, But it was regulaur MG and the rest of my container mixes I have in 5-1-1 mix from last year which I replenished. But here is a video that i just made this evening (at leat one part) This was my att...
Does growing your own vegetables save money?
Posted by prairiemoon2 z6 MA
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zeuspaul(9b SoCal)Updated I can grow my own tomatoes for less than $3 per pound for a nice heirloom at the local market. However I go without before spending that much for a tomato. I grow them because it's a passion. I can't compete with a 106 oz can of t...
What type of bugs?
Posted by tsheets(5)
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dbrown2351(5)Updated Here is a link to an aphid photo for comparison. Wings and all. Here is a link that might be useful: aphid photo
Could one of the gurus take a look at this, please?
Posted by missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)
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digdirt2Updated fusion checked it out and diagnosed it - Gray Leaf Spot. Needs fungicides. Dave
First Legend Tomato
Posted by ABlindHog(8a Tx Hill Country)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I am growing several Legends, for the first time this season. No fruits yet but I know they are DET, for sure. I will report on the fruits when I get some. OSU site has a full description on Legend. Its important characteristic is...
Yellow & Black leaves! And flowering but no fruits??
Posted by Speroni(8)
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sharonrossyUpdated Agree, much too shallow for a tomato plant. Don't use regular soil in a container. You need a soilless mixture and you need to fertilize on a regular basis when using containers. Make sure you add lime to the mixture and that the ...
Tomato stems turn downwards
Posted by jiffypop27(MA 6)
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Ohiofem(6a Ohio)Updated Seysonn: I agree. I was addressing my comment to Lydamay, whose plant looks different.
tomato plant unstaked itself
Posted by aquarian1228
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jimmy56_gw (zone 6 PA)Updated I think you can carefully lift up the main stem and tie it to a pole or stake.
is this a tomato problem?
Posted by kaine23(NJ/6)
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gin_gin(5)Updated I planted plants about that size exactly 4 weeks ago. Mine are now about 3 feet tall. Have you fertilized at all? I'll also echo Ed's question, did you leave those peat pots on the Bonnie plants?
ReMesh Cages - Considerations
Posted by sneezer2(5)
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated Do you have local Tractor Supply? In my area the CRW is cheaper and a heavier grade than HD or Lowes. You might also want to check Craigslist or another local advertizement place. We have the SC Market Bulletin here, which is all ...
Wilting Pineapple?
Posted by getyourleash(z7 Mid-Atl USA)
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated Yeah, if the mix is very fast draining, and the plant is large, it can dry out in a hurry and the plant will begin wilting from the top.......but recover very quickly after a good dousing.
Deformed fruit starting
Posted by serge94501
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated It looks like something from Dr. Frankenstein lab :-)
What kind of tomato problem is this?
Posted by daisyjoy5(7 _ NW GA)
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daisyjoy5(7 _ NW GA)Updated I can't imagine what could have gotten on it! An acid rain bubble directly over that plant? ;) I did cut the babies off last night and re-tied the stems so we'll see how it goes from here. *side note: picked a few greens from anot...
Information overload
Posted by lilsprout
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lilsproutUpdated Thank you all. Seysonn you are quite the character lol thanks!
Staking/Caging "Patio" Tomatoes
Posted by MrChris123
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DeebyUpdated My Patio tomato is about three feet tall and bushy. Loaded with green tomatoes that I hope will taste tangy beefsteak-y good. I had it propped against a patio roof post but a gust of wind blew it over. Luckily no stems broke. I ti...
Is this a sucker to prune?
Posted by pfloyd826(Z7 DC)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Should I cut off the leading growth after the blossoms, %%%%% I have seen that happen. The end of truss becomes like branch. It is your choice. I would let it be there. It is not going to get real bog anyway. What you can do also ...
Who developed "Tumbling Junior?"
Posted by woodcutter2008
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woodcutter2008Updated Found it! Unfortunately the breeder is mostly working on indeterminate varieties with no "Tumbling Junior Red" in the works at this time. Looks like back to "Tumbler." I've started some original Tumbler and Tum...
Do cherry types grow faster than slicers?
Posted by Rhyu(8b)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated There are also bush and dwarf type cherries. But, I think indeterminat cherries like S100, Sun Gold grow somewhat lanky, faster and taller. But again, there are slicers that also grow real tall. So your question does not have a si...
Tomatoes are out of control
Posted by tatsoul
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Well, when Op talks about "out of control" it means something at least not very convenient, As a gardener you must be the master and keep things as you want and like. This true about growing flowers, roses, shrubs and TO...
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