Growing Tomatoes Forum

Is it too late to start using Tomato Tone?

Posted by seranata(4b - NE Wyoming) July 23, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 23, 2015 I have both so what is the difference between MG 24-8-16 and 12-4-8? If I mix 24-8-16 half strength is it then the same solution as full strength 12-4-8? If I understand correctly with the mixes that you create; that is in essence...

For my MIL - hideous tomato mold spots.

Posted by pbl_ge(5/6) July 15, 2015

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lillivewire87Updated July 23, 2015 Definitely looks like Blossom End Rot.

My adventures in tomatoes (AKA - Ignorance is bliss)

Posted by seranata(4b - NE Wyoming) July 21, 2015

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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated July 23, 2015 Needless to say, be sure to clean up very thoroughly at the end of the year.... trash bags into the garbage for any infected plants. I hope you get at least some good tomatoes this year :)

Should I prune the top of my tomato plants?

Posted by ibraarsla July 22, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 23, 2015 That "ground cover" is actually small plants from the straw seeds. They are not tomatoes. I always trim to at least 1 ft. from the ground.

From Seed to transplant in 20 days

Posted by stevie July 22, 2015

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Vince (8) KemperUpdated July 22, 2015 I planted mine under LED grow lights and a month later they were about 18 inches tall and transplanted in 1 gallon pots. I used Fox Farm products and I had to harden them off for I.5 months because it was way too early for plant o...

tomato tasting spreadsheet please...How to judge on paper ?

Posted by herbeapuce(5a) July 22, 2015

herbeapuce(5a)Hi. I have many varieties and I would like to be able to judge the taste, like a pro ... and keep the paper for future references... Do you know of a spreadsheet that list all the important stuff, like color, size, acidity, sugar,...

San Marzanos small, hollow, and wimpy - what's going on?

Posted by mister_caledon(7a - Maryland) July 7, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 22, 2015 I agree with Caryl. Paste tomatoes like Roma and SanMarzano usually have less juice and thus more meat. Other than making sauce , the are good on the grill. Environmental conditions can also have effect. JMO

results from lack of foliage cutback

Posted by njitgrad(6A/6B) July 21, 2015

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njitgrad(6A/6B)Updated July 22, 2015 Wow, never realized things could be so complicated with tomatoes. I hope I didn't do the wrong thing (which I still can't figure out what is). As I previously mentioned I only cut those branches that were either showing some sign ...

Ollas and tomaotes

Posted by esteban_2009(6) October 6, 2013

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rhoder551 zone 9b-10Updated July 22, 2015 This year I've planted a Sweetmeat squash and 2 ground cherries around a Dripping Springs olla. All the plants are alive a thriving. The squash is huge and vining everywhere with several good sized squash, the ground cherries ar...

Tomato seedlings not growing very fast?

Posted by mattttyb July 19, 2015

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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated July 22, 2015 I am using ground hardwood that has been allowed to compost a little and the plants seem to love it. I'm sure the seedlings will be fine.

Mainly Sicilian, Italian Listings- Seed Savers Exchange

Posted by sicilianu July 13, 2015

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sicilianuUpdated July 21, 2015 Just as an update. Here is a link to my blog with tomato varieties for which I have seeds. For now, I only have available those that I mentioned previously (plus 'Licatese' now) but I hope to offer others soon. The blog is a work...

Fixing my tomatoes

Posted by Barb Conrad July 20, 2015

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Barb ConradUpdated July 21, 2015 Sey, believe it or not I don't have a camera any more. Didn't replace it after my husband passed away, so I am out of luck. I'll just have to accept what the plant puts out this year. Our weather as not been too good. First too...

Jet Star

Posted by Peter (6b SE NY) July 21, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 21, 2015 The thing is that Determinant is a certain growth habit and cluster formation. So you might get a det bigger than a certain indet variety. Listen to this : there are dwarfs that are indeterminant. I am growing couple of Willamett...

What birds have you seen eat hornworms?

Posted by anney(Georgia 8) May 21, 2009

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated July 21, 2015 If the tomato hornworms are caught before they're to huge, I feed them to the lizards which really love them. Just put them on a plate or on a brick and out of nowhere along comes hungry IPM lizard from the crew just like the chi...

Big Rainbow, ... Anyone ?

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 May 31, 2015

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silocity7aUpdated July 21, 2015 My Big Rainbow's have been coming in for a couple of weeks now. Although the plants don't look great, they have been producing in large amounts. Here is a couple of photos of what I have picked since Saturday. There are other v...

How long does it takes from flower to fruit for cherry tomatoes?

Posted by monashguy July 3, 2014

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gelinaUpdated July 20, 2015 Hi Monashguy, am wondering if I could get some of the tomato seeds from you? I am interested to grow my own tomatoes after tasting some sweet type while in Europe. Sure beats the sour tasting tomatoes we get in the supermarket....

Anyone growing Black Mystery?

Posted by cindy_7 July 19, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 20, 2015 The word "Mystery" tells me that it is an orphan, with no family background. So just take it as it is. If you like it, then grow it again as : Mystery Joe, the tomato. hehe. Sey

Large orange cherry with potato leaves

Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc May 24, 2015

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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated July 20, 2015 Sey, these are 1.5 to 2.0 ounces and are a perfect size for cutting up in salads. Jennie

Fourth of July ....

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 February 27, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 20, 2015 Carrie, my FOJ, doing gurrreat, though has not been early. But it is one of the prolific producers in my garden. Some fruits are just about to blush. The plant is just pumping cluster after cluster, each with 6-8 tomatoes. With ...

Calling all Midwest tomato lovers!

Posted by sarcastichousewife(4b (WI)) July 17, 2015

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mnwsgal(Hennepin, MN 4)Updated July 19, 2015 You are already growing some of the ones I grow each year. A few others that I like are Brandy Boy, Stump of the World, Kellogg's Breakfast-a favorite of DH, Caspian Pink, and various hearts, including 'Bobbie' because that is my...

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