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Caro Rich Question(s)
Posted by mauch1(z6b PA)
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated Tatiana's TOMATObase says indet: http://tatianastomatobase.com/wiki/Caro_Rich Rutgers says det: http://njaes.rutgers.edu/tomato-varieties/variety.asp?Caro+Rich
about to pull the trigger on TTC
Posted by coeng
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qaguyUpdated Here's mine. Made out of PVC pipe and fittings. Cost is about the same as TTC. I've been using this setup for about 20 years now with the same PVC. Follow the link to see how it's done. Here is a link that might be useful: Tom's T...
What are wrong with my Tomato Seedlings??!!
Posted by Nathanf2013
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Nathanf2013Updated edweather - it is Sea-90 from Boogie Brew...Sea trace minerals, similar to azomite...
Did I Make a Tragic Mistake???
Posted by THatstat(9A)
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japusUpdated I've kept my tomato plants completely trimmed, 18 inches from the soil. Keeps area open and free from hiding pests. I also trim my plant growth back, not allowing branches to touch each other of grow very long. This has worked for...
First time tomato grower what's wrong?
Posted by jmishork
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jmishorkUpdated Thanks for the info Betsy ill make sure to check it daily to make sure the moisture level is correct.
Burpee tomato formula
Posted by EWrobel50
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digdirt2Updated Apparently it is some sort of 'magic' seed starting mix sold only by Burpee. There are literally 100's of alternatives available and it's very likely that many of them are better too. Dave.
Any way to grow tomatoes closer together than 2ft?
Posted by Yaeli
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digdirt2Updated Agree that containers are your best bet given all the limitations you have to work with. Check out all the discussions here about 'earthtainers' for a great solution. Dave
Tomato Seedlings
Posted by chlobell
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chlobellUpdated Thank you for your response! I had just watered them when I took that picture. Should I let them dry out completely before I water them again? Yes there are drainage holes in that container. The growing medium is Hydrofarm Jump St...
To pick or not to pick.
Posted by dodge59
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digdirt2Updated It's optional but I subscribe to removing early blooms/fruit simply because the odds are high that the first one like that on a small, young, plant will likely have BER anyway. I prefer to reduce plant stress as much as possible. ...
best tasting tomatoes
Posted by djd123
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linzelu100(7a)Updated I haven't tasted many on your list but I have tasted: Sungold Hybrid Yellow Pear Rutgers Brandywine Pink I think yellow pear is very boring and bland. Sungold is good in my opinion, but my household and neighbors would tell you th...
Tomato seedling - help!
Posted by fussybob(5)
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tdscpa(z5 NWKS)Updated Look really dry to me. I keep my starting mix moist. You're not growing cactus. Give them some water.
Tomato Seedlings - PH, N, P, K need to worry?
Posted by cebiginalaska(3a)
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Raw_Nature(5 OH)Updated No they are not, but they have very similar ingredients. You could make both at half the price you would If you bought a bag of it
Lost the tomato support idea
Posted by patsyann(7b)
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patsyann(7b)Updated Thank you Daniel. Your trellis looks great although it is not the one I am looking for. If I had more space, yours would be "the one" !!
Spots on Roma tomato leaves
Posted by mlissca(9b)
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mlissca(9b)Updated Johnny's Organic mix. I feed once every two weeks with diluted fish emulsion (1 T per gallon of water to all my seedlings). I tried an experiment cutting back on watering this year, where I was bottom watering deeply twice a week ...
Please help my tomatoes!!!
Posted by bex135
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pasco(7)Updated What have you done different? Did you use the same medium to plant your seeds in?
Tomatoes in a raised bed
Posted by bucketgirl(9b)
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nialialeaUpdated That is a nice setup!! And some nice looking plants! That's exactly what I want to do with some of mine. I was trying to decide between SWC buckets and ones placed on the ground - I read the ones with ground contact are more forgi...
Transplanting Tomatoes
Posted by weirdtrev
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated weirdtrev, you may also find that some roots have grown into adjacent cells. When they're particularly stubborn, I push up from the bottom of the cell, though I'm sure that's not good for the plastic.
Something chopped off my tomato plant
Posted by tim45z10
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated Here's your original thread, with some responses: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tomato/msg0400430325518.html?3
Show pics of the best homemade or purchased tomato cages.
Posted by juntawillow - Z5 Chi(5 - Chicagoland Area)
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qaguyUpdated Here's how I do it. Just PVC. Cuts and handles easily. They disassemble and you can store them in a a very small space. Follow the link for full instructions. Here is a link that might be useful: QA_Guy's PVC cage page
asprin solution to boost tomato plant health?
Posted by MadameMeow
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dodge59Updated yeah but what about the Gardner Dave?, ---doesn't your arthritis ever "Kick up"? Gary
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