Growing Tomatoes Forum

Posted by roper2008(7b) January 12, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 12, 2014 As roper said , and I agree with him, some of the special purpose forums do not get much traffic. So posting there is like blowing in the wind. Believe me I have tried some. As far as I am concerned, this is "THE" TOMATO...

Growing from clones?

Posted by trpnbils(6B) January 7, 2014

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kioni(3)Updated January 11, 2014 I clip a 3-4 inch tip growth, remove any new bloom truss if there is one, allow to hydrate in a glass of water for an hour or the day, then set cutting in a small pot of potting/seed starting mix, and within a week it has rooted. ...

Best supports in community gardens

Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD) January 10, 2014

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digdirt2Updated January 10, 2014 Agree with missing - just grow determinate varieties in the CG. Any healthy indeterminate is going to shade things no matter how it may be supported. BUt best supports - CRW (concrete reinforcing wire) cages are best. Lots of disc...

Please help! My tomato seedlings are dying (frost and cold issue)

Posted by Needo January 9, 2014

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smithmalUpdated January 9, 2014 Agreed. Tomato plants are very fragile and even if you manage to "heal them up" the stress has caused serious development problems which probably will lead to stunted growth, low flowering and few fruits. If I were you I...

Urgent help for tomato crop!

Posted by dan_nz_gardener January 7, 2014

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dan_nz_gardenerUpdated January 9, 2014 Test has confirmed, water I have been using is ph 7.8. And soil test is off the chart, around 8.2. Bit gutting but at least I have found the problem. Cheers Dan

Lost email address for seeds

Posted by sharonrossy(Montreal 5B) January 6, 2014

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sharonrossy(Montreal 5B)Updated January 9, 2014 Hi Carolyn, you're right! I'm the one who lost the email but I have found it since! thanks. Hope you are doing well! happy new year! another tomato season is about to begin! Sharon

Blossom end rot ?

Posted by moontree January 4, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 8, 2014 BER is one of the widely talked about tomato problems. As mentioned there has been numerous threads. Just search this forum : Key word : "BER"

Protecting your garden

Posted by twolips(z6AZ) January 6, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 8, 2014 What you have shown in the picture, is just a mini greenhouse. The bigger verson of it will be just a walk-in greenhouse, not a garden. Me thinks.

Grafting Queation

Posted by cugal(5b-6a NE Ks) January 7, 2014

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cugal(5b-6a NE Ks)Updated January 8, 2014 Thanks for the link Dave! I get all warped out of shape when I begin to think of all those beautiful transplants I've planted, only to watch them, one by one, fall prey to EB...... Obviously, grafting isn't going to solve my probl...

Need a little help with downsizing

Posted by slimak January 6, 2014

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slimakUpdated January 7, 2014 That's too bad about those Hundreds & Thousands, they look so nice :) Thank you for recommendations on similar types! I want to have a nice color and fruit size varieties on those so I'll take a closer look how the ones you li...

grafting heirloom tomatoes

Posted by blaferby January 7, 2014

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digdirt2Updated January 7, 2014 After several years of growing many varieties of organic heirloom tomatoes, I am concluding that heirlooms are simply sparse fruit producers in general I would strongly disagree with that conclusion and I'd suggest that you first ...

Price & Size!

Posted by PlantShipper January 6, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 7, 2014 You Prices seem to be very reasonable. May be too low. You should promote volume pricing. Like $3 per plant under 5. $2.50 ea. for 5 and more. I think HEIRLOOMS, is a good niche marketing. You need to set yourself apart from big g...

Favorite cherry tomatoes?

Posted by Corgikarma(6) January 3, 2014

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 6, 2014 The Jelly Bean I know is an F1 hybrid, not an heirloom. Link below. Is there an OP one somewhere? I know the F1 Jelly Bean is available at Pinetree and Trade Winds and some other places as the link indicates. Carolyn Here is a lin...

Something Similiar to Naturesweet Cherubs

Posted by euarto_gullible(5) January 2, 2014

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euarto_gullible(5)Updated January 5, 2014 Well then, if that's the case, I may give the F2 a shot. Thanks.

Source for determinate Rutgers seeds?

Posted by Cdon(7a) December 25, 2013

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 5, 2014 My info was that Rutgers was reintroduced in 1933, but maybe my brain and my fingers weren't working together, so it could have been 1943. If you want the original indeterminate Rutgers, then Fedco looks like your best bet. Almost...

orange paruche tomatoes

Posted by bjelk January 4, 2014

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bigpinksUpdated January 5, 2014 I grew them several times and they are very sweet but I have no experience with Sungold so cant compare. Like most cherries they will crack easily but are prolific and the plant is hardy. I have grown e black varieties and Italian...

You know you love home grown tomatoes when...

Posted by Deeby December 20, 2013

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lucillleUpdated January 4, 2014 I get enough tomato drama with just soil and bug issues, lol.

Datterini

Posted by tomtuxman(6bNY) January 3, 2014

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 4, 2014 If it is developed for commercial growing and canning, then probably it is not worth for home gardeners who want good taste first. In other words, it won't be any better that your average grocery store types. Though, it might be a...

Fertilizers/Coffee Grounds/Egg Shells/Banana Peels

Posted by gardenmommy_2010 April 13, 2011

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cactusjoe1Updated January 4, 2014 The word is "Hugelkultur". That's what my mom used to practice, on a small scale. When preparing a vegetable bed, she would strip the area of all the top vegetation - weeds, ferns, shrubs, saplings. She then strips the l...

heat tolerate paste varieties

Posted by ag2005 December 31, 2013

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arley_gwUpdated January 2, 2014 Opalka was the best producer out of all my tomatoes in 2013; I just wasn't blown away by the flavor. Wasn't bad, just wasn't outstanding. This year I'm gonna try San Marzano Redorta--it's supposed to be a lot bigger than the regul...

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