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Going nuts with fungas knats!
Posted by ryseryse_2004
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seeker11(z6)Updated Dave's Mosquito Dunks suggestion is a good one. BTi (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) is the only thing I have found effective in really getting rid of fungus gnats. BTi is available in Mosquito Dunks, Mosquito Bits, Gnatrol, a...
GDD vs. catalog days
Posted by NMAndy
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NMAndyUpdated missingtheobvious - thanks, helpful Dave, thanks. I like the link but it's obviously geared towards commercial growers since it's got pests, grains, etc. Looks like I've got the basics to prove you can't grow late tomatoes here w/...
Tomatoes from seed?
Posted by BigN_187(9)
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BigN_187(9)Updated Sorry if consecutive posts are against the rules, but I did not see Dave's last post before I wrote my response. They are not peat pots, I used natural paper to make my own "cups" perhaps you might call them. They contai...
Brandywine #45
Posted by edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated Carolyn thanks. Ok, no problem. Don't sweat it. I wasn't extremely interested. Just thought it was odd for someone to refer to it by that name. Thanks. Ed I only posted it to the other site so the response might get a wider audien...
Limiting Tomato Plant Height
Posted by pretty.gurl(5)
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated First of all, I-am-not-an-expert. Since you're trying for a shorter plant, I wouldn't remove any of the lower suckers (new suckers may appear later where you removed the first ones). You need stem length to get flower trusses, and...
Soil test results, need some help please
Posted by tammyinwv(z6/WV)
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tammyinwv(z6/WV)Updated Thanks for those links Dave, I will take some time and read them more thoroughly. In our area, I know most farmers use lime in the gardens. I havent yet.My soil Ph in the amended garden was 5.8. It was recommneded to apply lime an...
Where to learn about tomato genetics?
Posted by growneat
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garf_gwUpdated Try here: http://tgrc.ucdavis.edu/Data/Acc/Genes.aspx
Tomato plants with white edged leaves
Posted by janstaheli
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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated Focus on SALT in every form. Too much fertilizer, soil with salt buildup or water (especially if you have a softening unit) are all potential sources. Many things could contribute, even a well meaning spray or any mineral taken up...
Tomato issues...is it the lights?
Posted by kehresj
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quiltbea(5a)Updated It sounds like you didn't plant them deep enough or maybe they need to be up-potted and transplanted deeper so the roots will get stronger. If they are in tiny cells now, transplant them to pots a little bigger and deeper. One to ...
Anybody tried Opalka or San marzano(Redorta strain) tomatoes?????
Posted by docux(4 NW Iowa)
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misterpatrick(4)Updated I grew an Opalka last year and got ok results. The taste is great, but it was not as productive as I would have liked. I grew 30 varieties last year and Opalka was lower on the list in terms of productivity for me. My Speckled Rom...
Growing Tomatoes Hydroponically
Posted by marklucas
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digdirt2Updated Check out the Hydroponics forum. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Hydroponics forum
Raised bed gardening
Posted by jayvaghela(5b)
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digdirt2Updated Since this is the Growing Tomatoes forum your question isn't relevant to this forum. You'll find much more detailed information on the Soil & Compost forum, the Sq. Foot Gardening forum (they even have a FAQ on the subject of ...
Canadian Greenhouse Tomatoes - When to Start?
Posted by hillseeker(3B)
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marklucasUpdated The grower can enjoy fresh tomatoes all year round, with the greenhouse gardening. But some commercial growers can earn higher profits in winter months; even when the tomatoes are out of season. If you really want some success in ...
What is the most reliable crack and cat face free tomato?
Posted by thisisme(az9b)
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kevinitis(5)Updated I would argue that there are many varieties that are resistant to cracking and cat facing.
So Cal People: Have You Started Planting Out Yet?
Posted by MrClint
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qaguyUpdated I generally plant out April 1. Any earlier than that and I get lots of foliage, but no tomatoes for quite a while. Daytime temps are not as important as nighttime temps. As a general rule, plants wont set fruit until the nighttime...
Big vs productive
Posted by nugrdnnut(6a n-c WA)
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tn_gardeningUpdated i think you are on your way with the soil improvements you've made (compost, etc.) the taller supports also ought to help you out
tomatos from seed
Posted by greenthumbNOTme(6A)
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digdirt2Updated Agree with Carolyn that there is no reason at all to call them useless. Easy to remove if it happens and if you plant a bit deeper it seldom happens anyway. Check out the Growing from Seed forum here and the FAQ on How to grow tom...
Truly tasty early tomatoes?
Posted by theloud(7b)
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woodcutter2008Updated Thanks, Jll0306 -- I've ordered a pkt of Pipo from Tatiana. Anything that says 42 days sounds interesting! -wc2k8
leaving on vacation for 5 days, how to water seedlings
Posted by smsnge
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ekling211Updated here's a pic.
In search of seeds
Posted by ediej1209(5 N Central OH)
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texasjaxon(7)Updated Edie, You were most certainly correct when you said those seeds could not be found anywhere! I have been searching for them for a while as well!
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