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tiny ti question
Posted by cb-garden(6b heatzone 7 Perry county tn)
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digdirt2Updated That's up to you but there is no real reason to remove them if the plants are growing well sine they were transplanted. Most don't recommend transplanting plants with fruit on them. If there are some they remove them. But some do ...
Rebelski aka DRW 7749
Posted by timmy1(6a ri)
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tpage760Updated Planted 250..100% germination. Transplanted to hoop house 3/1 plants are 7 foot and loaded. Tested last season and was impressed with production and flavor though not as good as early girls but sold better on the stand because of ...
Brown and curling tomatoes
Posted by cactusguy250
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Bets(z6A S ID)Updated Jean is right about half strength 20-20-20 not burning. I suspect your problem is contained in the next statement: "I have never checked moisture of the soil any more than 2 inches. I'm not really sure how wet it is supposed ...
Least productive heirlooms
Posted by girlbug2(z9/10, Sunset zone 24)
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Julie717Updated I think if there is any variety you really want to grow it's a good idea to give it 2-3 years before giving up. The first year I grew Cherokee Purple (2011) I only got a few tomatoes that the caterpillars got to before I did, but ...
Nitrogen Low - What Now?
Posted by gynot(9b)
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gynot(9b)Updated Thanks Dave and Betsy. I picked up a bag of MG potting mix to start these in. Since I have the ingredients for the 5-1-1 (besides lime) is there any reason not to go that route later and just stick with the MG? Surprisingly the ba...
Container Tomato Leaves Getting Smaller
Posted by oilrigg
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oilriggUpdated I have 4 different tomato varieties. I have one of each growing in raised beds, self-watering containers, and grow bags. All varieties look very healthy in raised beds. However, the ones in grow bags and in self-watering container...
what to do, what to do, advice sought!
Posted by Yaeli
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YaeliUpdated Sjetski, Seaweed, I never thought of that! I live within a bus ride of the ocean. I think a beach adventure is in order and I've never heard of a better excuse to splurge on the fare to get to play in the waves and sun.
I got....
Posted by cb-garden(6b heatzone 7 Perry county tn)
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lkzz(7b)Updated Yeah! It's been raining for two days straight over here in South Carolina...here's hoping the 'maters survive...I planted some San Marzanos.
plants from seeds doing better that purchased plants
Posted by JeffNicolaysen
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coconut_head(5b)Updated The store bought variety was Cherokee Purple, so it was essentially similar to the other 8 Heirloom varieties, at least as much as heirlooms can be considered "similar" it's not like I had planted some Patio Plant, and c...
hmmTomato leaves look horrible, take a look
Posted by nori71(7)
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simmran1Updated Hi, Agree with edweather, this plant shows lack of air to the roots. A drowning effect from too much water, or a combination of lack of drain holes, compacted soil, heavy soil, etc. where the roots are in an aerobic environment. A...
Roundup Grass And Weed Killer
Posted by TomAndJerryGardener
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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated Pull what you can near the tomato while it is small. Indeterminate tomatoes grow large unless you prune them and will out compete and shade Bermuda this season. In fall or late summer when your tomatoes are mostly done for the yea...
Prune tomato plant in lower sun conditions?
Posted by jadie88(7 MD)
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jadie88(7 MD)Updated Thanks as always, Dave. I guess 4 hours was only accurate in the early spring when I planned my garden...now it is closer to 5 and a half of direct afternoon rays, with dappled light through the morning. Basically my plants on tha...
Tomato mosaic virus?
Posted by epetters
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epettersUpdated You are both correct with the environmental damage, then....thank you so very much. I have not seen any aphids whatsoever, and after looking sunscald up, it fits the bill. I truly appreciate the help and I'm thankful that all of m...
Transplanting tomatoes
Posted by chlobell
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lkzz(7b)Updated I agree with seysonn...that's what I did this season. My plants are in the garden and look good (except for the unending rain, which I hope does not cause too many problems...got the fungicide ready).
Grub/worm good/bad?
Posted by rj_hythloday(8A VA)
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lkzz(7b)Updated Probably a type of scarab beetle which includes the June Beetle, Japanese Beetle, Hercules Beetle, Stag Beetle, etc. Eating rotting matter...compost, perhaps? I would remove and relocate or feed to birds (or chickens). Here is an ...
Heat, Snails, Rain stop!
Posted by sharbear50(6a Bella Vista)
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gin_gin(5)Updated It's my understanding that in South Florida tomatoes are grown over the winter. My mom is in southern Palm Beach Co. and that's what she does. In the summer the humidity is too high there, and your night time temps are too warm fo...
Hardening off
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Don't feel bad. I've only got 30 in the ground so far - another 85 or so to go (I only put 20 determinates near the house instead of 24 b/c I ran out of room - spacing got a little off b/c of rocks). But most of yesterday was spen...
Picking Black Prince
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated Some black tomatoes keep the green on top. I have grown BP but I forget. Go by the touch method described.
Trimming lower leaves question
Posted by dirtguy50 SW MO z6a(6a)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Hi Cheryl - thanks for your comments - I have to come clean - the photos are from last years crop. The first photo was taken in July and the second in October. Here are photos of this years plants. Last years tomatoes were all Bet...
Strange yellow spots on ripe tomatoes
Posted by csross(9)
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tomatovator21Updated Sorry, bad link. Try this one: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/tomato-problem-solver/
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