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Silly question about hybrid seeds
Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)
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HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)Updated In this thread, I am learning much about seed production and the degree to which people are passionate and willing to fight about tomatoes. I wish we could stick to the seed production and skip the fighting about tomatoes part. I ...
Sneaky Seedlings
Posted by hoosier40 6a Southern IN
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speckledhoundUpdated I've noticed too. My first few up are a little "floppy" compared to the rest. I start mine almost identical to your method.
Is it ok to give away tom seedlings with these spots on leaves?
Posted by Prachi(6b (NJ))
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Prachi(6b (NJ))Updated Thanks Seysonn.... definitely not too much water... I learned my lesson from last year... but I am probably guilty of the other two... I have added more lights but probably will need more As for nutrients I always thought if I gre...
Dr. Boe tomatoes - which for pots?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thanks Dave - I know indet need much larger pots, had found 1 thread where you mentioned dwarf plants might be OK in 5 gal, that is the smallest I would go for final size on any of these, didn't know which if any of these particul...
My Ode To Last Year's Tomatoes
Posted by thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Hi Mr. Beno. Very nice artistic and dramatic video, as usual. I had not see it last year. Your publish date is May 16, 2013. So accordingly you have about 6 weeks until your next production. Look forward to seeing it. I enjoy watc...
HELP!! Cold Snap Coming - Worried about Tom's
Posted by gynot(9b)
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gynot(9b)Updated Thanks all. The garage it is. Not that much warmer, but better I guess. And yet it gets quite windy here. Thanks again.
Tomato Seedling leaf rot?
Posted by Steppala
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SteppalaUpdated Very top leaves of plants... Spots that precede the shriveling...
Bush Goliath Hybrid Tomatoes in containers
Posted by gardenguy2009
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centexan254 zone 8 Temple, TxUpdated I will second the advice to avoid garden soil in a container. I learned the hard way myself. Take the plant out and gently wash the roots. Then either plant it in the ground, or fill the container with potting mix. For fertilizing...
Tomatoes near Mammoth Sunflowers
Posted by nickrosesn
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I think, as long as their(sunflowers' and tomatoes' ) roots do not get tangled up, it should be fine. Probably 1.5 apart is good enough.
Sun Cherry hybrid
Posted by fulton
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michael1819Updated sweet baby girl loads up well larger than sungold, grows well in cooler climates, can be rained on when red ripe without splitting ,dosn't do as well in a cold frame too much foliage,5 ft. outside and ease of harvest. the best red...
White/yellow cotyledons leaves, curling
Posted by grovestead(4)
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sandyflUpdated This happened to me when I was first starting to grow from seed some years ago so forgive me if my memory isn't crystal clear. I think it might be too much heat. They should grow out of it assuming you don't continue to cook them....
BILTMORE Hybrid seeds free sample
Posted by mensplace
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digdirt2Updated Nice offer but Biltmore seeds are available from many suppliers. I have grown them several times in the past and while I would agree they are a good tomato they are only one of many good varieties. JMO You could post this over on ...
Too Early For Calcium Spray?
Posted by ncrealestateguy
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Calcium is one of the essential elements that most garden vegetables need, aside from BER problem. So as Carolyn has explained it well, its existence in the soil is not a guarantee to prevent BER.
When to start using Miracle-Gro?
Posted by Maynard1980
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lexusnexus(7a)Updated I agree with you seysson. All of those in your list are chemical elements. N is N is N, period!
Using Old Seed?
Posted by sunwoodfarms(5)
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speckledhoundUpdated I'll be interested to see if the winter sowing works out for you. I had several volunteers last spring from the previous year's garden. Until then, I didn't realize it was possible to winter sow tomatoes.
Pineapple or Big Rainbow?
Posted by ladon
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Not to hi jack the topic, (Hoping OP to be able to make a decision),; I have bought several HEIRLOOM tomatoes from store (NO NAME) that looked like MR.STRIPY, BIG RAINBOW and PINEAPPLE. I am growing seedlings from them right now. ...
Tomato Soil and Raised Bed Question
Posted by Fred_in_Maine(Southern Maine)
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digdirt2Updated Good one Lucille! :) Dave
really need help with tomatoes!
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I grow my tomatoes (DET & INDET) in less than 2ft spacing, maybe 18 - 20 inches. Spacing , mostly is to accommodate the top rather than the roots. Lets do a math: A 1.5ft by 1.5ft area with 1ft depth will have 2.25 cubic ft of...
Growing tomatoes - the big boys' way
Posted by BriAnDaren Ottawa, On Zone 5(5)
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BriAnDaren Ottawa, On Zone 5(5)Updated Oh no, my faith may have been shaken, but I'm in no way turning over to the dark side. I don't prune healthy leaves! Boston: I'll experiment with the sawdust this coming season. According to the article, it can be done. I just nee...
Tomato Ring success?
Posted by pkapeckopickldpepprz(z9 a/b FL)
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butchfombyUpdated found a similar method i might try this year....use 20 or 30 gal trash can in the middle of ring...plant around it in good composted soil...put compost in can and water your tomatoes by putting water in can...which leaks out water...
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