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How important is to use seeds with resistance to some diseases ?

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) July 6, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 10, 2015 Heirloom tomatoes that are resistant to wilt?

Do you plan to plant companion plants ?

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) April 24, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 10, 2015 So, did you plant any companion plants this year ?

Is Burpee the only source for Brandy Boy seeds?

Posted by jsvand5 March 13, 2009

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 9, 2015 This year I noticed that Burpee is getting into selling seedlings/plants Bonnie style. But the quality and price were not competitive. With today's so many internet stores, selling seeds is getting tough. I bought most of my seeds...

What is this?

Posted by yooper_at_heart(4,Mi) July 9, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated July 9, 2015 funny... what a huge percentage of tomato problems are bacterial/fungal in nature.

Tomato issue-new gardener

Posted by missindependent28 July 8, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 9, 2015 If you have lateral branches (aka 'suckers') that are severely affected then yes you have to remove them too or it just keeps spreading. Sometimes you can just remove part of the branch and keep the healthy part. Hopefully some ...

Stunted Tomato....

Posted by GivingGarden (6a, CO) July 9, 2015

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GivingGarden (6a, CO)Updated July 9, 2015 It is so strange because the plants do not die, they just linger and they are intermixed between healthy tomatoes. We have 18 tomatoes, with the rest doing fine.

Diagnosis needed: sick Anna Russian

Posted by wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA) July 8, 2015

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wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)Updated July 9, 2015 Thanks, Sey. Perhaps it is mold, but yes, on the stem it looks more like mildew, but not like the powdery mildew I got on cucumbers last year. This is black spots rather than white. Maybe it's just "regular" mildew, the ...

Disease on the top leaves of my Dwarf Purple Heart

Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc July 8, 2015

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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated July 9, 2015 After extensive searching of the internet this morning, I have developed a plan of action. I am keeping the plant. As it is in a container I will segregate it from the other plants. I went out this morning and removed all infected...

Late blight alert

Posted by Peter (6b SE NY) July 8, 2015

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 8, 2015 It was simply a... SUGGESTION !!! To avoid confusions.

Yellow leaves at the top

Posted by Kelly Jorgensen July 7, 2015

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wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)Updated July 8, 2015 Kelly, I think your proposed plan (fertilize every 2 weeks and cut back on watering) sounds like a reasonable plan. Your raised bed mix is extremely moisture retentive and sounds like it has no drainage material. It's possible thi...

Is it worth getting Brandywine?

Posted by shijitake June 30, 2015

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shijitakeUpdated July 8, 2015 In that case, may I have your email? Where in NJ are you?

Early heirloom/op tomatoes (for next year)

Posted by sarcastichousewife(4b (WI)) July 6, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 8, 2015 My other favorite heirloom is ANANAS NOIRE ( aka black pineapple). But it is late this year, so far. It i was much bigger than CP last year. Sey

Tomato growing vines from leaves and fruit branches?

Posted by novachild99 July 6, 2015

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lillivewire87Updated July 7, 2015 I just noticed tonight that one truss on my Hawaiian Pineapple is doing this. Guess I will nip it tomorrow.

I think I might need an intervention...

Posted by lillivewire87 July 7, 2015

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donna_in_sask(2b)Updated July 7, 2015 It should take you a few years to get through that seed supply. I would select some of each type, colour...then see what performs and taste the best...grow them next time along with a few new ones. Keep at it until you have a list...

Is it possible for tomatoes to get TOO much sun?

Posted by tomahtohs June 4, 2009

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ncrealestateguyUpdated July 7, 2015 GreenThumbs... Use BT bacteria on those worms. The stuff works great and is "Organic". You do not have to get the BT contacting the worms... the worms will eat the BT and w/in two days are all dead.

Velox tomato press???

Posted by saschneeberger July 7, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 7, 2015 Is it a mill or press ? or combination ? Sey

Big boy tomato

Posted by vincekrosnicki July 1, 2015

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vincekrosnickiUpdated July 7, 2015 That's what I was thinking/hoping to hear! Thanks for helping a first timer!

Tomato leafs curling and yellow spots

Posted by rossnovak25 May 28, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 7, 2015 What is the name of variety? Does it happen to all varieties, or just one ? How is the watering, rain situation? Are you growing in container ? is so what medium have you used ? I know this : Some varieties are prone to this kind ...

Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) July 5, 2015

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daninthedirt(Cent TX; HZ10, Sunset z30, USDA z8a)Updated July 7, 2015 I think if you take a USDA Hardiness Zone and try to use it with no other info for summer gardening, you're likely not to succeed. Not just because of heat, but also because of pests. SVBs are awful in my zone 8, but are absent in...

Black Magic -- any growers

Posted by reginald_317 July 6, 2015

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lindalana(z5 IL)Updated July 6, 2015 am growing one this year, will expect ripes by the end of July, not earlier.

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