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Tomatoe planting questions for 2nd year grower
Posted by thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))
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marklucasUpdated Tomatoes need a rich and well-drained soil. Fertilizers not too high in nitrogen should be added prior to the planting; because too much nitrogen will produce a large plant, but with fewer tomatoes. If you have grown tomatoes befo...
Weather
Posted by bigpinks
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bigpinksUpdated Good going. I too winterized and started up the big tiller, the Mantis, the John Deere and my push mower last week. Should be good to go.
What's wrong with my poor tomato seedling?? Help please!
Posted by nubiegardener
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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated Potting mix that holds too much water is like fighting a losing battle. Peat and perlite wouldn't have much in it for the plant and your kelp fertilizer by your description seems unbalanced. I think a good potting mix with some ex...
Tomato Plants Not Doing Well
Posted by tomatoesandthings(7A)
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suncitylindaUpdated And they all lived happily ever after. Glad you got them thru it. Good job!
pinching out the tops
Posted by phyllisb2008(8 DFW)
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thegreatcobUpdated sounds to me like original poster has been reading UK gardening message boards since topping plants and suckering plants does not help production. It hurts production if you don't do it correctly you will get no harvest at all.
Sallisaw Cafe tomato seeds
Posted by the_Hermit1000(8)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Hermit, below is a link to the Tomato Seed Exchange and note that WANTS don't always specify trades. That's where all requests for tomato seeds belong, whether just seeds wanted or seeds to trade. Hope that helps, Carolyn Here is ...
Best tomato for drying
Posted by ryseryse_2004
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spacetogrow(4 MN)Updated Thanks. This is useful information.
Has anyone tried these stakes?
Posted by Creek-side(5)
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k2marshUpdated I use bamboo for stakes. Here is a link that might be useful: My Tomato Stakes
Trying To Contact RT Peasant
Posted by john11840(z6/CT)
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digdirt2Updated Go to his post linked below as he has it checked for all follow-ups to be mailed directly to him. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: RT Peasant post link
It is now time if you haven't yet to get your tomatoes started.
Posted by Barry_DeMars
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Barry_DeMarsUpdated Yes those tomatoes are making me hungry too. As to posting here it is open to everyone love your set up as well I am getting some positive feed back finally and loving every minute of it. please keep this up as it is helping me as...
planing on backyard vs Container
Posted by jayvaghela(5b)
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uncle_t(Z6 Ontario CAN)Updated This year I'm growing Early Girl, Red and Yellow Brandywines and McKenzie seed's "Sweet Cherry Hybrid". The Cherry tom is amazingly prolific. I usually start seeding indoors around March 27th and plant between May 15 and...
Most influential relative
Posted by loagiehoagie(S.E. Michigan)
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Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))Updated I hope this isn't too much of a faux pas here, but I just stumbled on this thread and it's marvelous. And keeping a salt shaker in the glovebox is a great idea.
Hybrid Tomato Seeds
Posted by charlieboring
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grow4freeUpdated As an example of what happens when you grow a hybrid seed, I planted grocery store Romas and got the same Roma with one seed. But with another seed, I got a large round cherry tomato. The cherry was actually pretty tasty but had t...
Q for Silvia-with-an-I
Posted by eahamel(9a)
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whgille(FL 9b)Updated Eahamel, lol about the roses... My tomatoes are growing in pots about 14 inches tall, I put them in spots where I have straw as a mulch and some of the roots grow in the soil, by then the plant is strong and nematodes don't affect...
Trim Tomato Seedling Roots?
Posted by oilrigg
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oilriggUpdated Thanks. I'll trim the roots.
Pots
Posted by Laurie(6)
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated One of the causes of BER is inconsistent moisture, which is more likely in (non-self-watering) pots. For tomatoes, it's a bad idea to water using a sprinkler that will wet the foliage, as the dampness increases the chance of folia...
Does Cold Weather Affect Tomatoes (Not Freezing Cold)
Posted by eahamel(9a)
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eahamel(9a)Updated Thanks, everyone. I've repotted most of my tomatoes and will bring them indoors at night for a few more days, since we're having a cold front in a couple of days. I'm going to see what the ones that are already planting will do. I...
Mother Earth News "The Best Tomatoes" Agree?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated No, I don't think it's misleading at all to have places be offering an F1 and also an OP version . They aren't identical as has been discussed here in this thread and also in the link below,. And thanks for the Google search since...
Sylvia's organic spraying regimen?
Posted by teeandcee(Florida 9b)
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eahamel(9a)Updated Thanks! I envy your harvest. Wow! It looks like it will be cold off and on this week, so today I'm transplanting my tomatoes from 4" pots to gallons so they can grow while waiting for warmer weather. It's 39 right now, at 8:1...
Dangers of Canned Tomatoes
Posted by dickiefickle(5B Dousman,Wi.)
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garf_gwUpdated Di Hydrogen Monoxide. H2O. Water. Strange people in here.
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