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Posted by ilodato(6b) July 14, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 14, 2015 Since all of your plants are doing the same thing then best bet is mis-labeled plants. But that still doesn't mean they can ever be identified with any degree of accuracy. Even when ripe it will still just be guesses. Whether o...

Undersized tomatoes

Posted by winorchids(nor CA, USDA 9b, sunset 7/14) July 4, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 13, 2015 NPK Ratio: Not very long ago, any fertilizer with 1- 1 - 1 ratio ( triple 10, triple 16, etc) was called/considered " All Purpose". But I think they found out that N, P, K are not used in equal amounts by the plants. Now...

Feeding raised beds vs. containers

Posted by fireduck(10a) July 12, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated July 13, 2015 thanks D

Brown, dried edges on cherry tomato

Posted by pjgooch51 July 11, 2015

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pjgooch51Updated July 13, 2015 I believe it's an 8-gallon container. I cut out the affected branches as well as some older yellowing ones, and am now refilling the reservoir twice a day. Picked off a few small suckers too. Thanks for the tips.

What is wrong with my tomatoes?

Posted by A S July 9, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 13, 2015 If you are using it full strength then yeah you need to cut way back on the frequency. But better approach for containers is to dilute it instead. The common recommendation for it is diluted no more than 1/2 strength max every 7...

Split stem....now what?

Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California)) July 12, 2015

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Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))Updated July 13, 2015 Ahh, I feel better. Thanks, guys. I did end up just tying the two opposing sides to two bamboo stakes I had on hand so that they (hopefully) can't completely split. At this point, they can bend further down the branch but not from...

Big Beef Not Growing

Posted by Chelsey Preiser June 29, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 13, 2015 Update: More is growing on new trusses. Plus some of the nubs have started getting bigger. Couple of the big ones are reaching full size. No fruits on the OP yet. Sey

Brandywine Tomatoes/No Fruit/Blossom Shrivel

Posted by Stellabee(7, Atlanta) May 29, 2012

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 13, 2015 I have found out that Brandywine is hard to get it produce fruits. Down South it is too hot for her and up North too cool and short a season. I have tried both in Atlanta, GA and here in PNW. This year I am experimenting with a hy...

bugs, yellowing, and curling

Posted by jenny7c(5) July 11, 2015

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jenny7c(5)Updated July 12, 2015 Thank you very much. Good to know that they are aphid shells - that was confusing me about whether they were the aphids themselves or left over. I've enjoyed the handful I've gotten to eat of the sungold and black pearl. Hope you...

Sent the wrong seeds

Posted by crewewayne July 12, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated July 12, 2015 Hi, wish we could figure out more about them. The thing about Sungold F1 is that it's the only tomato I'd be really (really!) be bummed out about if it didn't grow true, because it is pretty unique. The UK? Could it be like Thomps...

When will my tomatos ripe?

Posted by ibraarsla July 10, 2015

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ibraarslaUpdated July 12, 2015 Haha yeah that's me, the guy from the Epsom salt thread:) The tomato plant are almost 2 meters, it's becoming harder to support them. But ill see what I can do. I'll go to a store in my town to see if they got anti fungal spray an...

Tomato problem

Posted by robtballard(7a) July 11, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 12, 2015 See the yellow dots/spots just under the skin? That is Cloudy Spot and once the peel is removed it is more obvious. It is a very common problem - unfortunately - but is usually not that severe which is why I think you have a ser...

Tomato tops shriveled

Posted by traildad(9) June 1, 2013

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Gina CharlandUpdated July 12, 2015 suncitylinda, what did you have to do to help your plants after the herbicide damage? Cause the leaves on my plants sounds exactly the same as what you described for yours.

8 weeks away from ripe

Posted by dbrown2351(5) May 16, 2015

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dbrown2351(5)Updated July 12, 2015 First blush today 57 days later, 8 weeks in the ground. Right on schedule.

buried too deep?

Posted by sma_gal July 9, 2015

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sma_galUpdated July 11, 2015 Thanks everyone, I guess I don't need to worry about it...

Who said you need large containers?

Posted by stevie July 11, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 11, 2015 Yeah. I am growin 9 dwarfs each in 4 gallon pot. The medium is 5-1-1. So there is no chance of over watering and water logging. The tallest ones are about 2 1/2 ft. In the past 3 weeks we had very high temps ( 95 +/-). so i ke...

Call it quits?

Posted by A. Newfool(7) July 10, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 11, 2015 In the picture bellow you can see 15+ ft. high tomatoes. YES, of course I removed many lower branches, but I did NOT remove the... suckers. They will provide food later in the season, when many more yellowish / brownish leaves wil...

Brandy Boy Contest -2015 (4)

Posted by hudson___wy(3) June 4, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 11, 2015 This thread is too long, so Hudson decided to open a NEW thread: Brandy Boy Contest -2015 (5)

Too late?

Posted by lillivewire87 July 10, 2015

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lillivewire87Updated July 10, 2015 The pot/available space I have would not support a large tomato...nor am I going to find a dwarf seedling anywhere around here. Which is why I am curious about the possibility of starting this from seed. I think I am leaning towar...

Neem Oil - A gardners dream come true? (plant health)

Posted by stevie July 7, 2015

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sjetski(6b NJ)Updated July 10, 2015 Agreed with Dave on all points, i've seen plant toxicity after a strong Neem concoction was applied. It does not do too much for bacterial spot on peppers in my experience (i alternated Neem for at least 2 years in the past, it wa...

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