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Sun-dried tomatoes
Posted by flo9
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated No body does SUN DRYing anymore, with today's dehydrator technology, sun drying is out of fashion, except in some remote places in the world that do not have electricity or have not heard of DEHYDRATOR.
Do cherry and 'early' tomatoes flower sooner, ripen faster, both?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated OLD thread.No need to go back. I agree with "snibb". Because of its shear smaller size, it will take cherry tomato less time to grow and ripen (from flower to fruit) . Then of course there can be EARLY and MID cherry too...
Champion II seedling issue
Posted by jeffftc
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dickiefickle(5B Dousman,Wi.)Updated definetly watering issue
Poor germination
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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dickiefickle(5B Dousman,Wi.)Updated yeah,I'd let them know .
Tomato leaves turning purple... Help!!
Posted by ccaggiano
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated It has to do with cold : NOT cold air but cold SOIL, that the roots cannot uptake the nutrient, especially "P" Too much watering (with COLD water) can also aggrevate it. THAT IS WHAT they SAY.
Got my plants started!
Posted by Gerris2 (Joseph)
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sheltiecheUpdated if you have èlight handè using fork and lifting them out of the cup and burying deeper in same cup works wonders as well.
Newbies Seedlings!
Posted by suvoth(4B)
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suvoth(4B)Updated I agree. I'm in NB and we just got walloped with a storm (nasty storm) and on Sunday we're supposed to get another! UGH!
Less expensive Earthboxes
Posted by cjumper
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suncitylindaUpdated Both Ozbo and Amazon tend to carry EBs at good to even better prices as the season wears on. HSN used to have some good specials on them also but I am not sure if they still do. I have ordered from Ozbo many times. Infact, I am re...
Are these leggy?
Posted by jonathanpassey(Utah z5)
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jonathanpassey(Utah z5)Updated They seem to be doing fine. You'll see that some of them are deeper or doing better than others. I am gonna buy a cheap fan and may end up moving them farther from the peppers so they can be cooler. room temps are 60-70 but it get...
Tomato Plant Stakes
Posted by em247(5a IA)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Wooden stakes ,other than cedar, will rot. And any wooden stake can break easily, IF they are not thick enough or if you force them . Rebar is a good choice, I think. I am also going to try 3/4" EMT (electrical metal tubing ?...
cages
Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)
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sjerinUpdated I'm not worried about anything "dirty," just the chemicals. I guess using rebar would solve that problem. :)
cross pollinate
Posted by John_JJ(5)
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digdirt2Updated how could you tell? If they were crossed before you bought the seeds? The simple answer is you couldn't tell. There are numerous variables to be examined and unless there is a really obvious change from the norm you'll never know ...
Seedling branches folding up and leaves turning yellow and purple
Posted by Fairoakian
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FairoakianUpdated I posted that last message before I read your reply digdirt. The sand was an experiment. After my last post I re-potted all 60 of the seedlings into my typical mix of 1:1:1 compost, peat moss, and vermiculite. The soil with the sa...
best high yield tomato plants?
Posted by animus_divinus
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butchfombyUpdated i vote better boy too....but other large varieties are not that far behind when everything is right....trying mountain pride this year, a 3 or 4 ft bush tomato about 10 oz size, just plant and pick, no pruning....will start at dif...
tomato name
Posted by gar99010
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated Hi Carolyn, Dave and seysonn. I can contribute this tidbit, that gar is looking to buy a variety right now, not develop a special variety (though the thought of bestowing such an honor may suddenly start a tricky and healthy longe...
leaves turning brown on tomato sprouts
Posted by nopeda123
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated It sounds strange. You hardening off tomatoes while they are in those small starter cells !!! I am not saying it is wrong. Can you post a picture ?
Root Stimulants
Posted by lubadub(5B PA)
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated Regarding the OP's question: Would the motivation be for the growing of a more vigorous tomato plant that can eventually deliver more nutrition in the fruiting phase? If so, I would be grateful if someone could address the followi...
in MA/RI/NH? Want to help Childrens Hospital
Posted by ontheteam(5a-6 (S.Eastern, MA))
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated You are probably better of to post this in your regional gardening group forum. Me Thinks !
What's with the discrepancy in my tomato plants?
Posted by winstella(10b los angeles)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Miracle grow has also a liquid fertilizer(12-4-8) that says 1/3 of capfull for 2 gallons. That is about 2 tablespoon. Then they have a water soluble (Green powder) that is used with sprinkler. But You can use it also in watering c...
Starting by Zone , Last Frost
Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Good luck ! I think you are right on the target. You have 6 weeks, which is about average. I started mine over 3 weeks ago and have 3 more weeks til plant out. Our weather is unseasonably warm right now according to 10 days foreca...
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