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Azoychka ... Are You Growing IT In 2015 ?
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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sharonrossy(Montreal 5B)Updated Sey, I personally wasn't crazy about it. You're right about the texture. It was prolific but mine struggled from the beginning with something so I don't know if I could judge it fairly.
What is on cherry leaves
Posted by legend88ls
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legend88lsUpdated I see on tomato plant leaves Edema seems to have blisters or irregular raised bumps, mine are highly symmetric and not raised, nor is there any sign of infection on the underside or noticeable penetration. Further, there are hundr...
Finish ripening green shoulders
Posted by lovestogarden
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I would put it in open air (on the counter/table), with stem end up. Sey
Determining Productivity of Tomato Plant
Posted by gardenvt
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "High yield for me means it out-produces other similar varieties I am growing and it does so consistently year after year," I agree. A productive plant, like a hot woman, or a good employee, --you just know, doesn't matt...
Not sure what to do with tomato plants
Posted by beesneeds(zone 6)
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mnwsgal(Hennepin, MN 4)Updated Due to consistent weekly rainfall throughout this growing season and some strong wind storms my RCW cages had tipped over. I had DH pull them upright and put a ten foot conduit wire pole inside each cage to reinforce the tall bamb...
This year's favorite "new to you" varieties. Please Share Yours!
Posted by christacharlene(6)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I should plant Carmello, per Vince's review, next year. Out of about 18 new trues I have only 8 that I Like . the rest are ZAPS. I am totally disappointed with KB. I am looking for another gold/yellow that is tangy on the sweet si...
Tomato Stem Hairs
Posted by newcity
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gorbelly(6b/7a | Sunset 32 | SE PA)Updated As socks says, maybe they have more than one purpose. It's also entirely possible that the hairs have no important purpose, i.e., they did have an important function further back in the evolutionary line, but hairy stems are just ...
Birds keep eating my Stepmom's tomatoes. Help?
Posted by katie_endi92
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caryltoo Z7/SE PAUpdated This is what one of my cats does to tomatoes if I leave them on the counter. It was happening in the garden last year, but he wasn't here at the time. I'm pretty sure it was rabbits because we have no squirrels. Since adding 3 cat...
dreaded tomato blight?
Posted by olly56
5 Comments
lorescotropUpdated To the roots
A Cautionary Tale
Posted by fernwood7a
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gorbelly(6b/7a | Sunset 32 | SE PA)Updated Dave, Once a fruit hits color break a membrane forms between the fruit and the stem and seals off the fruit. Do you offhand know of sources where I can read up on this mechanism? EDIT: Never mind. I found a good thread at Tomato...
transplanting tomatoe plants
Posted by wendy barrington
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated It depends on how tall/big your plant is and how old it is. I personally can do it IFF I can manage to top. Obviously I won't do it , eg, with a 7 ft plant. Wit 2', 3ft, maybe. Sey
Mysterious wilt, please help
Posted by Jeff Newman
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated Jeff, I didn't say much earlier since Labs pretty much summarized what I would think and you really didn't give us enough info to be sure (and if you knew all the info to give you probably wouldn't have needed any help in the firs...
Report On The Five Tomatoes You Talked Me Into
Posted by harryshoe zone6 eastern Pennsylvania
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harryshoe zone6 eastern PennsylvaniaUpdated Finally a picture! Some Black Krim, a Brandy Boy and some Bloody Butcher. These are typical. Some of the BK and BB were 5".
What should I do to my black cherry that snapped in half
Posted by shijitake
4 Comments
LabradorsUpdated Support it, wrap some tape around it and it should be fine! Linda
Cracking/catfacing and rotten tomatoes
Posted by Julie717
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Lewis RothmanUpdated Thanks Seysonn, I an a veteran that has become tired of working for others and so I had started a "Market Garden" this year and have around 150 different varieties of produce, herbs, melons and cut flowers; so I have a l...
What Kind of Tomato Is This?
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
5 Comments
Nitsua(6b MO)Updated Have you asked the Chinese farmer? That's about the only hope you'll have of finding out.
Question to the East Coasters (NJ mostly) When is the end of season?
Posted by shijitake
9 Comments
shijitakeUpdated My plants stagnated too, about a week or so ago. The Paul Robeson seems to be doing ok though. I read it can do well in chilly weather, so maybe that one I'll leave alone. The others I'll wait another week or two, then prune them.
Experience with Solar Fire/Flare/Set ect?
Posted by littleum
8 Comments
Beth WalshUpdated Living in Southern California, heat is always a concern. It's mid August and my Solar Fire has leads of beautiful bright orange tomatoes. While they look great they taste like cardboard. Virtually juiceless . I'm not sure what I'l...
where to buy tomatoe seeds
Posted by lartomato(5 northern AZ 7000 feet)
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LabradorsUpdated I love Remi's Sample Seed Shop. As Sen says, her prices are good, and she gives a free bonus packet too. I also like Heritage Tomato Seed. Steve has rapid shipping, a freebie packet, and has never let me down. Bunny Hop Seeds ...
rutgers vs stupice
Posted by braidwood13
26 Comments
LabradorsUpdated I am growing Rutgers this year and it too is late. However, I am giving it a chance because it is growing in the middle row, in between cherry tomatoes on the west side and dwarf tomatoes on the east. It is loaded with green tom...
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