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Posted by PupillaCharites(FL 9a) July 31, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated August 2, 2015 Thanks rgreen and Peter, I will definitely follow up with them and see if my result deserves service. I just looked at the other two high performance hybrids I got from Johnny's a week earlier and noted they were among the slower ...

Mold from Miracle Gro

Posted by Solorya(7a) March 22, 2013

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LabradorsUpdated August 2, 2015 I bought a huge bag of MG Organic one year and didn't read the back of the bag until I had filled all my large planters. It said "not for containers". Thinking that it might smell bad and THAT was the reason, I didn't...

Big Beef ... Finally -(2)

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 July 6, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated August 1, 2015 hi sey...I am glad your BB hybrid is doing well. My two plants have been awesome. On the other hand....the Brandy Boy contest got me excited to plant the Brandy's. They have been disappointing to me. Mine plants were weak, mis-sha...

A bushel here, a bushel there

Posted by dbrown2351(5) August 1, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated August 1, 2015 "I planted 12 plants this year, down from 30 a couple of years ago, and I really need to cut back to maybe 8. But then I'm always afraid some of the plants will fail so I always plant extra." My problem too :-) If crawli...

Tomatillo, Facts and Myth

Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1) September 15, 2014

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antmary_Omaha_NE_5bUpdated August 1, 2015 Thanks, Sey. The tomatoes are green-when-ripe Malachite Box. They'll make the salsa green and the taste will be better as if it's done only with tomatillos.

Help: Tomatoes rotten on the wine

Posted by Shiguo Jiang July 31, 2015

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Shiguo JiangUpdated July 31, 2015 Thank you everyone. I will check it out.

Time from blossom to fruit?

Posted by katyajini(z6 NYC) July 22, 2015

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sjetski(6b NJ)Updated July 31, 2015 To prepare for end of season many folks begin trimming off new suckers starting some time in August, mid-August onwards would be fine (example link click here). I suppose you can cut off blooms at the very end of August, i persona...

My first volunteer tomato plant from a hybrid

Posted by christacharlene(6) July 30, 2015

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christacharlene(6)Updated July 31, 2015 I agree, they do crack easily. I have had issues with Sunsugar cracking but it really seems to vary year to year. This year not a single Sunsugar from my garden has cracked. Other years half of them crack before I can get them pic...

Is this Black from Tula tomato ripe?

Posted by ilodato(6b) July 31, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 31, 2015 Mine are still green. Probably some are getting a hint of color. So it is good to how they'd look when ripe. Sey

Daconil after rain?

Posted by ilovecucumbers Zone 6b, NE PA July 30, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 30, 2015 Yeah if you want the effect of fungicide to last on, should spray after rain, since rain washes the leaves clean. I do spray immediately after rain when the leaves are dry. Another thing is that, it is likely that rains and wind...

Bird Attack!

Posted by brendanh June 5, 2008

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Marianne W (zone 10A)Updated July 30, 2015 We don't have rabbits but I have caught birds red-handed doing things like this. I've sat and watched them disassemble palm fronds and fly off with them too. So, since my yard and neighborhood are rabbit-free and this area of my...

Tomato experiment + Hardening off Problem!

Posted by hummersteve July 30, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 30, 2015 The common way to slow top growth in tomatoes is to grow them in a low ambient temp environment once first set of true leaves develop - 50-55 degrees for 3-4 days then keep them in a max of 60-65 degrees. Easy to do in the spring...

Help Identifying disease

Posted by Annie C July 29, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 30, 2015 I posted on your other thread so I hope that is ok with you. Dave

Help

Posted by Pseudosim July 29, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated July 29, 2015 "Although it does make sense that that could be a contributing factor to the odd patterning." Yes, it nicely explains the appearance of the initial strange patterning posted, however the subsequent cross sections clarifi...

Rose tomato (maybe) pic

Posted by rhoder551 zone 9b-10 July 16, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 29, 2015 Rose - 1 lb. 5 oz. Rose 15 oz. Rose tomatoes

Jersey Boy VS Red Rose

Posted by hudson___wy(3) May 3, 2015

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hudson___wy(3)Updated July 29, 2015 Yes - rgreen - I agree !! I try to call it like I see it and let the gardener grow for themselves and make their own comparison/conclusions !! Red Rose is not a dud indeed and may be the best option in other growing environments !...

Keep Spring tomato plants through Fall?

Posted by shaneajohnson(z8 TX) July 17, 2010

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karlp2Updated July 29, 2015 I kept a producing cherry plant from spring of 2014. Water and food. It's still alive. I now have 7 from spring plant I'm experimenting on.they all have new growth. It's fun.

Yellow cherry toms

Posted by Chris0333 WI zone 5a July 26, 2015

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OutsidePlaying(7a)Updated July 28, 2015 Just happened on this thread. I also grew both SS and SG this year, and have to say I prefer the Sun Sugar here in the south. Thinner skin and sweeter for me. Planted at the same time and both from seed. In the past Sun golds have...

Hundred And One Uses For Nylon Tulle

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 July 28, 2015

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yolos - z 7b/8a Ga.Updated July 28, 2015 I use tulle quite frequently. In the spring I use it to cover my raised beds that have brassicas planted. Then in the summer I use it to cover another bed where squash/zucchini are planted. Then in the fall I use it again to co...

'Nineveh' tomato

Posted by plantinellen(5) March 4, 2009

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Shule(about 4a)Updated July 28, 2015 So, what did you think?

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