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I had a neighbor dump their leftover grout on my tomato garden
Posted by dinotaca
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dodge59Updated You could serve your neighbor a "Knuckle Sandwich" instead of a "BLT"!!!, ! also serve it to chew that dumped the stuff in your mater bed! Gary
Heirloom Brandywine Pink???
Posted by Mstorms2672
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2ajsmamaUpdated The root is gnarly, but the stems don't look like tomato either. Maybe a turnip or daikon type radish (I think I see a larger root behind the tangle)?
Topping Off
Posted by Bob_Mc(7b)
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digdirt2Updated would it be of any value to add some additional horizontal support to the system to assist holding up the vines Sure. You can do it by just adding more strings horizontally. Look at pics of a Florida weave. It is easy to convert s...
HELP! I made a mistake, need advice please
Posted by paulwalsh(8)
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paulwalsh(8)Updated @ digdirt Thank you very much! Yeah, got rid of all the vinegar containers, and I didnt actually know "just water" would kill them. Now I know thanks to you! I flushed the area well with water and its all leaking out, wh...
to crowded?
Posted by mrappold
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated What varieties are the two tomatoes? When did you plant them? Some tomato varieties produce their fruit a month or two later than others.
Tomato Plants Are Brittle and Breaking
Posted by lkngarden
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ncrealestateguyUpdated I agree that this was not caused by the short cages. Every year I have plants that outgrow my 5 foot cages. Rarely ever do the plants snap off limbs. Rather they just bend over and even crimp where it rests on the top rung of the ...
First time tomato grower questions
Posted by warpiper(8 Charleston, SC)
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warpiper(8 Charleston, SC)Updated Hi ajsmama, Thanks for the advice. The long side of the boxes face east and west with the 4 foot wide part facing north south. There are trees to the west but they don't block the sun until about 6 pm so the tomatoes will get full...
Pasture gardening
Posted by Fathead71001(5)
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nandina(8b)Updated Some years ago, in a town not far from Carolyn, I grew my best tomato crop ever when given permission to plant on a section of pasture land. I mowed the grass low, planted the tomatoes 4' apart, laid black plastic secured with sto...
What Is An Acceptable Amount Of Blossom Drop?
Posted by ncrealestateguy
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated Right now I'm at 100% blossom drop on my Brandywine Sudduth's. Drives me crazy to watch it, but at some point it will set fruit.
Bottom leaves curling
Posted by rbreedi1(Tennessee Zone 7b)
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rbreedi1(Tennessee Zone 7b)Updated Thank you both!
Tomatoes from Last Year self-seeded?
Posted by Swifty13
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated So if you know the name of the varieties you planted last year and can find out if they were hybrid varieties or open-pollinated varieties, you'll have the answer to keeping them or not. ******** And even if you do know the names ...
Has anyone used the laundry basket method for hardening?
Posted by lori_ny(5)
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2ajsmamaUpdated I have wire hoops and row cover (not shade cloth but could buy some), I was just interested in seeing the "nicer looking" ones sleevendog made. I have to measure but I was thinking of using some of the old windows left o...
Time to put on mulch?
Posted by garystpaul(4)
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labradors_gwUpdated Newspaper ink is no longer a problem because it is derived from vegetables. Dioxins used in the production of paper are so miniscule as to not be a problem either. At least that was what I was told when I worked in the Pulp and Pa...
Harden off in place?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated The peppers are all going in the tunnel since I know time is running out, hope to extend the season. But boy, pouring again now, I hope the tomatoes I already planted are doing OK, if we don't get a whole lot more rain this week/m...
Eventual container plants - pot up gradually?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Just wondering - I know bigger is better, but Sand Hill says Kootenai can do well in 1-3 gal pot. What about Sophie's Choice? I don't think I'd go smaller than 2 gal, I have a lot of that size, I also have 2 "12 inch patio pl...
Espalier
Posted by dursoc
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prairiemoon2 z6 MAUpdated I am wondering how this has worked out for anyone who has tried it. Any photos you can share?
How, What , When ... of Growing Tomatoes
Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)
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sharonrossyUpdated Looks great! It's fun to see everyone's unique experiences. Mine have been in containers about 10 days, and still have a few more to plant. So far so good. Seysonn, hope you enjoy bloody butcher, which I am not growing this year, ...
Help me fix this! Thanks
Posted by sdambr(7b)
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sdambr(7b)Updated Thank you Jim. I am so addicted to this I want to do something. Already thinking about what to plant next year. I am dreaming tomatoes. :o)
Bottom leaves concern
Posted by themilkdud05(5a)
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sheltiecheUpdated I think this common practice of removing leaves is a bit misleading. You are removing source of obtaining nutrients from the plant and stressing plant in addition making it more susceptible to other problems. Even if plant has fun...
Yellow streaks/swirls on leaves
Posted by hops_on_pop
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hops_on_popUpdated i'm trying to keep it organic - i'll feed them more frequently if necessary and def will be feeding at stronger doses now
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