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help with variety habits
Posted by JWW_1(8B / 9A Foley, AL)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Plant data regarding size/height is not an exact science but it is relevant. An indeterminat is always taller and bigger than a determinat and that is bigger than a dwarf in the same garden. Some indeterminats are know for their a...
any news on Indian Stripe potato leaf?
Posted by bcfromfl(z8a NW FL)
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bcfromfl(z8a NW FL)Updated I found a couple references, somewhere, that growers of the PL felt that there was better performance and taste from it, although, as Carolyn says, one would have to grow both side-by-side to be sure. Also, the Indian Stripe in ge...
Looking for mid season tomatoes
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated I like Pale Perfect Purple. It is a medium sized pink, tastes good and is productive here. It is similar to Eva Purple Ball in size, shape and color. I like Eva too. I have planted it every year since I bought Carolyn's book. Othe...
What is this tomato?
Posted by nekbet(6)
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nekbet(6)Updated Good points. I think I have 3 plants with these cuttings... Once I figure out the yield I'll see if it is worth saving. RIght now they're in a colder than wanted (65-67 during day) basement, and they've taken nearly 90 days to giv...
heirloom substitute for cupid hybrid
Posted by becki25msmolly(5)
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digdirt2Updated Cupid - early @ 66 day, red, grape hybrid, indeterminate with claimed resistance to Fusarium Race 1, Alternaria Stem Canker, and Stemphylium. Brix rating of 8.2. A heirloom sub for all that? No. Close (maybe) Red Grape (mid-season...
Saving Heirloom Tomato seeds
Posted by Gertrude1(6)
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digdirt2Updated As explained, the crossing is so minimal that most of us don't worry about it. If you want 100% guaranteed pure then just bag some of the blooms and save those seeds as explained in the link Carolyn provided. Dave
Homemade tomato transplanting soil mix?
Posted by schroedpot(5b)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Seysonn, Good point - I think vermiculite works better for a seedling planting medium (when added to soil for 2" & 4" pots) with it's moisture retention abilities where perlite works better in raised beds/containers ...
Starting tomato seeds in Los Angeles?
Posted by winstella(10b los angeles)
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DeebyUpdated Gosh, glad you're OK. Saw that on the news.
Solar Flare--Any good?
Posted by bookwyrme(9)
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digdirt2Updated Just personal opinion of course but with all the wonderful tomato varieties out there and if I could grow only 4 plants I wouldn't waste the space on either of them. But if I had to pick one of those two it would be Solar Flare if...
Tomatos with high acid content
Posted by tandrew31
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated PS: coming up this year on the 3/4 century mark Carolyn so yeah, it is an old tongue. But I'll take the "refined taste buds" part. :) ........ wrote Dave, And I'll reach the 3/4 century mark In June. Carolyn
Anyone growing Kotlas tomatoes?
Posted by patsyann(7b)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated If space limitation and wanting early fruits, I am with you iin the same boat. I have already bought seeds for the following: Bloody Butcher Bush Beefsteak Matina Early Treat Legend Siberia Silets I bough the seeds from the big bo...
better boy comparison
Posted by lartomato(5 northern AZ 7000 feet)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Talking about BETTER BOY, I grew it some years ago. As I remember it was productive, early AND it was not very huge plant like some indterminants. Fruits size was about 2", as I recall. If the big boxes carry it this year . I...
Freezing tomatoes for later
Posted by docmom_gw Zone 5 MI(5)
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lucillleUpdated Why does freezing adversely affect tomato flavor? Does canning? Last season I froze some peppers, they lost the crispy fresh pepper texture but were very flavorful in cooking.
Using CRM for tomato trellis?
Posted by brittneyt2(6b)
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arley_gwUpdated When using cattle panels, you really don't have to tie many plants. I find that just sticking them through the holes works at least 95% of the time. I had something like 50 plants last year, and I didn't have to tie but a few that...
Hmmm... what have I done to these poor seedlings?
Posted by GregMajor
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I tried peat cells. Didn't like it. Why? Because, being so small, porous and the starter mix is also mostly peat, what do you get ? They are soggy when watered, for a while then get dry fast. For this reason I transplant from pape...
How many stems on your indeterminate tomatoes ?
Posted by robinava(6B)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I can imagine that with a VERTICAL trellis you have to do a LOT of tying. If I were to use it, I would make half-circle wires (about 12" in diameter) that hold the branches while the two ends are tied onto the panel. This can...
Ebay Petition: Increase Feedback Window for Seeds
Posted by Edymnion(7a)
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blackdiamondgal(7)Updated I recently have been buying seeds on ebay.They have some good deals.And have been very disappointed.I think they should have feedback longer.To make sure the seeds are authenic .
What makes tomatoes early, mid and late season?
Posted by sheltieche
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Wil add in it is quite possible to breed an early, mid or late season tomato from any variety by consistently choosing to save seed and replant seed only from the earliest, middle-est, or latest fruit for a few generations. %%%%% ...
sauce tomatoes
Posted by lexxluthor(5 Syracuse)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated BTW, there is a big difference between making SAUCE and PASTE. How do you make tomato PASTE ? I have a great way to do do it. But I usually make just SAUCE, like spaghetti sauce consistency, NOT too watery. Once I add all the Ital...
Crossing my fingers
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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2ajsmamaUpdated I forget what soil temp was and when I planted my beans last year, I don't think soil temp was the issue last year, after the scorching heat we had in late May and the first few days of June (that delayed planting). The soil might...
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