Growing Tomatoes Forum

Posted by eileenjones September 18, 2009

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digit(ID/WA)Updated March 14, 2014 I garden where there may be very little rain during the growing season. The soil drains very quickly but I can often only irrigate twice a week. When I do, it is with field sprinklers just like in the alfalfa fields next door to t...

Problem with soil used for tomatoes

Posted by char_35 March 12, 2014

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digdirt2Updated March 12, 2014 I already posted an answer on your other post of this question. Hope you don't mind if I refer you to it rather than typing it all again. Dave

Need Soil Help

Posted by suvoth(4B) March 9, 2014

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char_35Updated March 12, 2014 Thank you Dave for you suggestions. I'll transplant them in Garden Mix tomorrow. I read on the bag not for containers after I got home, but did not realize how crucial it was.

Cuttings from grafted tomatoes

Posted by runswithscissors(MT 4/5) March 12, 2014

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated March 12, 2014 If you read the link below you'll see that some say that fruit yield is increased, sometimes marginally, on grafted plants. IF that's true with you grafted Sungold F1 plants then fine, but cuttings from the vegetative part should ...

Cherry/grapes vs. full-size DTM's

Posted by tomtuxman(6bNY) March 12, 2014

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digdirt2Updated March 12, 2014 Agree. There are early, mid, and late season varieties for cherry-types, determinate, and indeterminate types. DTM, for what it is worth, is determined by the genetics of the specific variety not by its type or fruit size. Dave

Germinating Tomato Seeds

Posted by joeorganictomatoes(6A) February 21, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated March 12, 2014 I have germinated seeds many ways: 1) in paper towel in zip bag 2) in glass jar 3) in a dish 4) in starting mix Number (4) although is a direct sowing, but it is a bit tricky: How to Keep them Warm and control the Temps , moisture...

Help Finding: Wild Galapagos Island Tomatoes

Posted by dalmation1080 March 8, 2014

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated March 12, 2014 Carolyn - I told you you shouldn't be playing tennis in the living room unless you moved the couch and rolled up the rugs! :) $$$$$$ Not to worry Dave since right now I'm not even allowed in my living room, a step down from the re...

Moving Seedlings in and out?

Posted by Lisa Hayes March 9, 2014

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carolync1(z8/9 CA inland)Updated March 10, 2014 We had a warm spell right after my seeds germinated, and I put them outside during the day right away. I watched them carefully to make sure they didn't dry out. I don't think it's a good idea to go from indoors to outdoors that f...

Italian Ice?

Posted by ejh805(8b) June 8, 2012

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hermicideUpdated March 10, 2014 Grew them last year. Very productive, no splitting, very bad taste (or lack thereof).

Into what medium do you 'pot up' tomatoes?

Posted by arley_gw February 23, 2014

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austinnhanasmom(5 CO)Updated March 9, 2014 I mixed my own: 3 parts coir - not a bale - it was already broken up - LOVE THIS 3 parts perlite 3 parts worm castings 1/4 part greensand 1/8 part lime And when I potted up, I used solo cups :-)

seedlings in a greenhouse?

Posted by crab_grass(5) March 4, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated March 9, 2014 I missed part of your description of your GREENHOUSE in my previous response. You have already experimented and have measured the temps. That is the way to do it. That gives you a pretty good idea as how hot it can get inside that...

Potting up seedlings

Posted by greenlott March 3, 2014

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2ajsmamaUpdated March 8, 2014 Put them out in the evening when it's still warm but not sunny if they're wilting. Yes, a little bit of wilting will occur but unlike humans (who may burn but then peel and recover from sunburn), a serious case of sunscald can kil...

Looking for Sweet Mojo

Posted by lexie1397 March 7, 2014

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digdirt2Updated March 8, 2014 Then look for Sweet Hearts, Sugary, Sprite, Juliet, Rosalita, Grape or Elfin. Selected Plants probably has several of them and Bonnie's Plants has Sprite and Juliet I know. Dave

Ideas needed how to make tomato/pepper produce sooner

Posted by Prairie_Sima(4a) March 4, 2014

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Prairie_Sima(4a)Updated March 7, 2014 To Dave: Thanks for all advice. Them 80 gal tubs were not too deep. They are for sure wider then they are tall. I guess your observation about tall pot makes sense since tomato roots not really growing deep but tend to spread wide...

Open pollinated varieties with high yields.

Posted by ABlindHog(8a Tx Hill Country) March 3, 2014

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Prairie_Sima(4a)Updated March 7, 2014 For me most productive: Jaune Coeur de Pigeon - yellow pear tomato. From one plant I more toms than from 3 other hybrids. Large Yellow Amish - orange beefsteak tomato. It was loaded with huge 2 lb tomatoes.

Cherry Tomato

Posted by saoodhashim March 6, 2014

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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated March 6, 2014 Now you know to support them, but it looks like you have tomatoes. Good luck. There are small varieties meant for pots but you probably have to support those also. Tomatoes are rather brittle and it is not unusual for them to bend...

And the winner is Jaune Flammee

Posted by sheltieche March 5, 2014

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sheltiecheUpdated March 6, 2014 Thank you for good wishes! I am looking forward to new season. Carolyn, timing you describe is what traditionally done in this area too. We aim our Chicagoland plant swap for Memorial day weekend as this is when people are plantin...

Next Season Tomato Planting Plans

Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1) August 31, 2013

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated March 6, 2014 Well, now after some reading I understand the whole early, mid, late thing. I could kick myself lol. All my toms will come mid season and I would've like to have as near to a steady stream as possible. Good thing I wanted to can s...

Newbie - Raised Garden Box Question

Posted by lukebk March 4, 2014

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centexan254 zone 8 Temple, TxUpdated March 5, 2014 I would suggest taking the sod out from under the bed first. Then till the heck out of it. Depending on your area, and clay content I would advise to add in a lot of builder's sand, and till it in as well. then add the amendments,...

ProMix

Posted by ronnie1 March 5, 2014

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digdirt2Updated March 5, 2014 Premier Hort Distributors Is a list of all the texas distributors plus the contact info for the regional representative. I don't see any listed in SA but i don't know where all the cities are so one may be a SA suburb or close eno...

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