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Topping an indeterminate (Black Cherry)
Posted by jdcooper(9b / Sunset 14)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated There are different schools of tomato gardening, to trim or not to trim. I am for trimming to keep things down to size and under control. having said that, my small fruited maters are close to 6 foot tall , with gazillion of flowe...
Yellowing leaves and blossoms?
Posted by Newatthis22
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Yellow lower leaves if often normal. They do not get any light, they do not make any contribution to plant's well being and thus they are aborted. But if the upper leaves are also pale green, then there is water, nutrient and sun ...
Tomato help
Posted by sceniccityred
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ffreidlUpdated I second the idea that you need a bigger container. That looks like a 5 gallon bucket - I'd suggest something at least 3 times as large. Give it some room - that plant looks like it's ready to grow!
Tomato plant leaf curl
Posted by Cait714
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Cait714Updated Thanks guys. No, I don't have a pic. The leaves look a bit better today. Maybe they just reacted to the blast of cold water and fertilizer last night after a hot sunny day. I've read that the plants are supposed to be watered some...
Over fertilized grow boxes with Tomato Tone
Posted by suzanne9892(6a)
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated Agree w/ above. Not the TT. I'm guessing your plant will recover. I'd leave the fertilizer, maybe just spread it around a little so it's not too concentrated. Containered plants need lots of fertilizer especially with all the rain...
Advice for this week of rain and fighting overwatering
Posted by bandie528(6b NJ)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Although I am not a container gardener, but I think that loss of nutrients is an issue here, especially when associated with excessive watering(manual or rain). I think it has to do with SOIL LESS medium. The so-called DIRT(native...
Tomato plants and high heat
Posted by bcfromfl(z8a NW FL)
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GardenMDUpdated I found a new grow system called Life Flow. It is half hydroponics and half container. It seems to grow tomatoes in high heat. The large tank supplies cooler water to the roots. A solar panel maintains flow. It is over 90 and I st...
Got 4 San marzanos growing
Posted by bgthumb(5A)
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bgthumb(5A)Updated I fed them molasses once lol.I tried to keep this grow organic but I guess i'm going to wave the white flag most likely & get some miracle grow tomato fert 18-18-21.Even though it ruins the soil,has a ton of salts,& states...
help are my tomato plants dying
Posted by jeanmart
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jeanmartUpdated thanks, I will try cutting out some damaged branches hope for new growth, will update after I start picking nice juicy tomatoes :)
Strange tomato leaves - bugs or desease?
Posted by jonnaemma
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jonnaemmaUpdated Thank you very much for your answers! I'm so glad it is not damaging.
Feeding tomatoes
Posted by sunshine9
4 Comments
dickiefickle(5B Dousman,Wi.)Updated Keep it simple ,get some Miracle Grow for tomatoes ,mix as directed , feed plants, there done ,don't need fancy .
Cage Grower's Question And An Observation
Posted by harryshoe zone6 eastern Pennsylvania
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digdirt2Updated Sorry but you didn't ask about pruning, you asked about topping (pinching at the top) the plants rather than letting them drape back down over the cages. I wonder if pinching the leads at the top is advisable? Will this encourage ...
What kind of Leaf Damage is This?
Posted by thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))
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thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))Updated It is about 3/4's full, it looks different because it is on a slope. I plan on adding a bit more to them when I make my next batch. It didnt shrink too much but the other (Timberline did, but I only have 1 in there). Also they are...
Is this Gray Leaf spot?
Posted by kalo93406(8b)
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kalo93406(8b)Updated Thanks very much Dave.. I'm not an experienced vegetable gardener, so just trying to get some ideas and confirmation about my thoughts from reading limited info. I will pull that plant.. not worth keeping it. I agree that I think ...
What makes indeterminate tomatoes behave as indeterminate?
Posted by sheltieche
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fcivish(Zone 6 Utah)Updated Indeterminate vs Determinate is mostly determined by genetic tendencies. As Carolyn said above, AND, it can be influenced by weather. Determinates tend to put flower spikes on the end of their growing tips, which shuts down growth...
So, I have bacterial speck and septoria leaf spot...
Posted by lam13(7)
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ffreidlUpdated I can't make myself use copper or Daconil, etc. Your description of the experience is exactly what freaks me out! It's possible I've just been lucky, but I've had good experiences spraying a mix of milk, kelp or fish emulsion with...
Help with general GardenWeb question please...
Posted by bananastand(4b)
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robebUpdated "It's also the only site where I read and post that does not allow you to mention another message site, or you can be banned, last I knew ,although I've tried to clarify that several times with no luck." Ok, let's see if...
Nitrogen mistake?
Posted by TraciL13(7a)
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TraciL13(7a)Updated Thanks for the responses. I followed the instructions on how much nitrogen to put on the cukes and corn, but am afraid the amount may have been too much for the tomatoes. I read the FAQ on blossom drop and it says that calcium can...
My Sungold is wilting like crazy!
Posted by zzackey(8b GA)
8 Comments
ffreidlUpdated Could you have accidentally included some black walnut wood in your Hugel? Could your tomato plant have got it's roots into an airspace or dry spot in your bed?
Mushrooms near my prized plant - Should I be worried?
Posted by tomahtohs
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digdirt2Updated Many of us consider them a sign of healthy soil. Toadstools are just a fungus and a beneficial one at that that usually signifies a healthy organic matter level in the soil. Soil dries out and they disappear back into the soil. Su...
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