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Germinating Tomato seeds
Posted by Elle_Bey
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digdirt2Updated They need to be moved into soil immediately upon germination or the rootlet dries out and dies. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: FAQ - How to start tomatoes from seed
Drip irrigation for pots
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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digdirt2Updated The easiest way to get started from scratch when you have no working knowledge of it is to either (a) just buy a cheap system at HD and experiment with it until you get a handle on the set-up or (b) draw up a diagram of your conta...
'flavored' coffee grinds ok for tomatoes?
Posted by beachsandra(z7 NY)
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digdirt2Updated Might the question be, is flavored coffee ok for you? :-) True but more relevant is do coffee grounds of any kind do anything for tomatoes? Since there is lots of scientific testing and anecdotal evidence to the contrary I wouldn'...
To till or not to till...
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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michael723(6)Updated Carolyn, Your life story is inspirational! I too was helping my dad in the garden when young, but on a much smaller scale. I'm so sorry for your current medical situation and I have the highest wishes for your speedy recovery if a...
Preventive measures?
Posted by eyeone1999(z6 Mass)
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digdirt2Updated Since you specifically mention copper products and Serenade I am going to assume you are talking about the common fungus-caused diseases? If not then this won't be relevant. Yes there are preventive programs for spraying tomatoes ...
Crispy leaf edges
Posted by CaraRose
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digdirt2Updated Rootbound is one possible explanation but so is excess N which can crisp leaf edges.. Either way the plants should recover just fine once transplanted - either to bigger containers or into the ground. Dave
Brandywine volunteers just like parent tomatoes?
Posted by carol6ma_7ari(zones 6 & 7a)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Carol, if some of your volunteers are Bandywines, then they are OP and stable and don't have two parents. But if some of your volunteers turn out not to look and walk and talk as a true Brandywine would, then it resulted from X po...
Tomato variety for containers - not cherry
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Updated While probably not available as a plant in your area, I would recommend Polbig as a container tomato. They are incredible short, 2.5 to 3 feet tall and they crank out tons of tomatoes. It is an early variety. I have over 100 of th...
My tomato is not the malt shop
Posted by lucillle
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digdirt2Updated Awww, no sock hops in your garden Lucille? Better change the records in the jukebox. :) First thing I thought of given the color was squash bug nymphs but I don't think I have ever seen them on the tomato plants unless the squash ...
Tiny purple seedlings - is there hope?
Posted by Skigirlf9(6)
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Skigirlf9(6)Updated The only leaves you see are the leaves that grew. They were just 3-4 inches before going into the ground. The varieties are not hard to find I don't think. San Marzano, Brandywine, Yellow pear and Roma. Sounds like I should save t...
Planting tall ones - go deep or lay on side?
Posted by Creek-side(5)
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digdirt2Updated Yeah I get what you are trying to imply about the adventitious roots that develop when the plants are trenched in - that they are supposedly resistant to work or exertion; disposed to idleness. 2. Slow-moving; sluggish, etc. But s...
Do I need to transplant into bigger pot?
Posted by csj50
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centexan254 zone 8 Temple, TxUpdated For that pot size I have 3 of them. One is Bush Goliath, Two are Husky Cherry Red. I saw a few on the shelf at HD that were Heat Master plants. I did those in ground last year. While they did survive the heat. The fruit set did no...
growing in containers second year
Posted by t-bob(west wa)
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johns.coastal.patio(USDA 10b, Sunset 24)Updated Fireduck, I never say "don't ever" to anyone, but you say "don't ever" for things that work very well for me. Just so you know.
New tomato seedlings looking brown - HELP!
Posted by pbl_ge(5/6)
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pbl_ge(5/6)Updated Thanks for the help! I trimmed off the damaged leaves, so they're looking leggy but better. Guess I need to harden off differently if I buy from this source again. Cheers!
What to pinch off for bigger Tomatoes?
Posted by mtwrigh(8)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated There are folks who grow varieties for competition and they have their tricks, like using only fused blossoms, aka megablooms, and thinning out fruits, and more, and then there are most home growers who don't grow for competion wh...
Yellow pear tomatoes.
Posted by thesnapman44
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digdirt2Updated Agree. The domes are supposed to be used for germination only and must be removed once that happens. And it sure looks like it is being over-watered too. Oops I see you are using some sort of hydroponics. Then I'd suggest you chec...
Cherry Punch Hybrid Tomatoes
Posted by nmr82(5)
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digdirt2Updated Looks like, from the website, that it was just released last year for growing so I'd guess it has limited distribution/experience so far. So you get to be our guinea pig for it. :) Let us know how it does. Dave
Tomatoes wilting and dying
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated I'm glad that it doesn't appear to be Bacterial Wilt, But in talking with your local person did she or he suggest physiological Leaf Roll or did you mention it. The word WILT is just a generic word and there can be many reasons/ca...
Cousin Frank's Plum
Posted by jaynine
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digdirt2Updated Since it isn't listed on any of the common tomato databases under that name the odds are it is just a name someone made up for the tomato and there is no way to know what it really is. Dave
What's wrong with these. Spots!
Posted by rakin(7b)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I agree with Edweather. The pale foliage color alone is a good indication of nutes deficiency. Excess watering may have been a contributing factor as well. The browning effect shown in the last picture is probably a reminiscent of...
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