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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
weird little tomato
Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Yes, the spelling on the pack is wrong for Reisetomate, but the description is almost correct,But look at the link I gave you for this variety and you'll see that the fruits, not grape shaped, various shapes, actually, are fused t...
Plants with potato leaves different?
Posted by zeligbass
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Ilan, I'm not suggesting that you try and contact the folks I referred to for they are academic folks doing research and not a source of seeds to the public. If you don't know anyone in Isreal who has such seeds then I suggest tha...
starting tomatoes from suckers
Posted by clinchbilly(6)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated I took the challenge - it appears propagating directly in the soil works great (I did not try water as I have had success with other plants propagating in soil mix) - I tried 3 different sizes of suckers - it appears the larger su...
If a tomato is a vine...........
Posted by growneat
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated I asked this question because I read somewhere that transpiration, the movement of water and nutrients through the vascular system of a tomato plant from the roots to the leaves, was negatively effected by gravity. So I was wonder...
Growing in soil bags
Posted by lilsprout
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thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))Updated Last year I purchased 9 (20 Gal) Smart pots/bags to grow tomatoes, 4 of them I used myself and the rest went to friends and family. I am no expert and only a 3 year old tomato grower but they did great. Especialy with last summer....
Over watering Tomatoes
Posted by frdnicholas(Albuquerque NM)
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digdirt2Updated Or do I just need more patience?<?i> 9 times out of 10 - yes. :) Dave
Tony's Victory Garden - Staten Island, NY
Posted by tonysiny(6)
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digdirt2Updated Post some photos if you can Tony. Dave
Healty tomato branches on the ground
Posted by reglilly(5)
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digdirt2Updated My guess would be more likely groundhogs or rabbits. Hard for squirrel to reach 12" up and while I have lots of squirrels they don't bother the plants until there is fruit on them. Deer eat the tops off the plants not the low...
my second tomato plant
Posted by Eddie13
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Eddie13Updated Hey everyone thanks for your input. I am in Massachusetts and the container is a 1foot by 1 foot container. I know we have had a few days of 80 degrees dropping to 50 at night but it does get sun most of the day. Should I maybe tr...
Prettier than a June Flower
Posted by greengrass12(5)
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lilsproutUpdated Yum! Very nice. Pass the salt and pepper please :0)
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