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I picked my first Ananas Noir...
Posted by rhoder551 zone 9b-10
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rhoder551 zone 9b-10Updated 3 or 4 small unripe ones left on the plant and I put some black plastic mesh expandable tubing around them. There were 2 ripe ones half eaten and I debated with myself if I should leave them there for the critter to polish off so ...
'Tappy's Heritage' and blight resistance
Posted by michaelg(7a NC Mts)
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michaelg(7a NC Mts)Updated Thanks, guys. Anyone else have experience with this variety?
Fertilizing My Tomato Plants.
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1There are a lot of choices out there with different formulations and costs Here is What I am currently using: !- Alaska MORBLOOM >> 32 fl oz @ << $5.00: Analysis 0-10-10 NPK2- Miracle Grow All purpose liquid.>> 32...
Multiple plants in one pot?
Posted by chris18150
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Multiple Plants .In Container. I think if the container is of asuch shape and size that : == can Provide about 14" between plants : == Has a depth of minimum 12 inches.. == has about 6 gallon(+) soil volume per plant Then you...
Wintersown.org?????
Posted by lillivewire87
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val(6a)Updated PS Trudi will continue to offer seeds, but will charge a nominal fee and is getting set up on Paypal, I believe.
Tomato growing problems
Posted by mjhartley2
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "Tasti Lee Hybrid" "I planted them in pots. Do you think that could be the problem?" Tasty, Tasti hybrid tomato! Pots amplify it since they make fertilization challenging and even irrigation difficult,so pots a...
Disease ID needed .....
Posted by herbeapuce(5a)
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LabradorsUpdated The black tarp will help. I grow some of my tomatoes under black plastic and I find that they don't need much watering once they have become established. Linda
No Blooms.
Posted by hoosier40 6a Southern IN
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hoosier40 6a Southern INUpdated Thanks for the replies all. lgteacher, temp isn't really the issue as the plants would still flower but just not set fruit. I don't use a lot of fertilizer but what I did use was several months ago. It is more a matter of the pl...
Maskotka & Tumbling Tom (yellow)
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated This year's single planting in a 4-5 gallon pot makes me feel bad for the 3 plants I had in that one 7 gallon pot. Ripening now--late, because I started these seeds on April 28. Harvested my first today and it's as good as I reme...
Tomato Harvest Time Pics N Notes
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated I asked you about topping, because I don't know how you will handle 10-12 ft. tall tomatoes... > I want to grow tomatoes not jungle. LOL Hey, that's not a fair statement. One can have a jungle AND tomatoes, IMHO. I feel that yo...
Where to pick or snip ripe tomatoes?
Posted by mister_caledon(7a - Maryland)
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated My vote is for C.
More Than ZAP, KILL them.
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Thanks Vince and PC. On your recommendation , probably I will go with Better boy. I grew EG in 2013. I was not impressed with it. But on the positive note so far I have few winners : Willamette , Azoychka, Black From Tula, Mini Ro...
My first Cherokee Purple -- not particuarly sweet
Posted by rick7072(6b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated They were delicious! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That is what it counts to me. But when I see your pictures w/ cracked maters, with green shoulders , remind me of Black Krim.. I am not saying what you've got is not CP. I think a...
Safe, organic treatment for Septoria?
Posted by nygardener(z6 New York)
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aegis1000Updated I don't think that comment was a reflection upon you ...
Tomatoes have black bottom
Posted by Jennifer Gingras
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Jennifer GingrasUpdated I will post a better pic in the morning. The plants did grow rapidly (the cherry tomatoes are over 6 ft tall) and we haven't pruned them. It has been warm and in the 80s here in New England.
How do you know when black or yellow tomatoes blush?
Posted by Jillian Glew
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Jillian GlewUpdated Thanks gorbelly! I'm just getting impatient for mine to turn, I think I've got another week before I'll be eating my first mater....
Totally Tomatoes - Sent wrong seed!!!!!
Posted by caddie(6 Northern KY)
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated "I'm active from a distance when I'm sent e- mails about an update to a thread I've posted in and I did in this one now " Hi Carolyn, Thanks so much for posting a reply to my Hillbilly/Flame issue that I know you had res...
Help me choose the best tomatoes for my region.
Posted by jungleexplorer(7)
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jungleexplorer(7)Updated Nitsua. Thanks. I will have to get some of those seeds and try them.
Tomato Report
Posted by nugrdnnut(6a n-c WA)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Thanks Caryl and AntMary, Despite of very warm ( HOT ?) June and July, I am behind on harvesting. . I likee to review one at this posting: Fourth Of July Although it did not live up to its name, but I like it. I just picked coupl...
What are the shape of baby Cherokee Purple toms?
Posted by simplylisalisa
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caryltoo Z7/SE PAUpdated Did they at least taste good?
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