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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.

Big Beef ... Finally

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 April 14, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 6, 2015 Please Make new post at the second thread. HERE

Charcoal from the BBQ

Posted by judsia May 28, 2007

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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated July 6, 2015 benefits of wood ash in soil [Google search]

Black spots on tomatoes but foliage appears to be fine.

Posted by Jim's(6 East end of Long Island) July 6, 2015

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Jim's(6 East end of Long Island)Updated July 6, 2015 I saw one on a squash plant about three weeks ago, crushed it and have not seen any others. I am in the garden for three or four hours a day looking for things out of sorts and have not encountered any other stink bugs.

Late season tomatoes ripped BEFORE early season tomatoes

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) August 25, 2014

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 6, 2015 This season my EARLY varieties are way behind while Brandy Boy, Big Beef, Cherokee Purple, Black from Tula are ahead of them. Only 4th of July coming from behind and producing like crazy. Thou not as early as advertised. but at l...

Federle and BER

Posted by annew21(7b NC) July 6, 2015

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annew21(7b NC)Updated July 6, 2015 This is very good to know. Thanks!

Preventing disease in tomatoes?

Posted by ladymorgahnna(7 Birmingham, AL) July 5, 2015

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rgreen48(7a)Updated July 6, 2015 Lol... one of my favs from the 'old' days. "Warriors... come out and play...ay..." Too funny!

weather

Posted by gro2can(3b) July 6, 2015

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gro2can(3b)Updated July 6, 2015 in manitoba canada. just venting about the weather going cold

How to prevent blossom end rot next year?

Posted by nopeda123 October 9, 2013

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Vince (8) KemperUpdated July 5, 2015 This year I mixed the lime in a gallon container with water when I planted out. First time ever that I didn't have BBR on any tomatoes. I will be doing it this way from now on. It really worked well for me.

Tomorrow... 4 of July. Let's see pictures of your... 4 of July tom

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) July 3, 2015

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lindalana(z5 IL)Updated July 5, 2015 My neighbor at community plot has had ripe ones for at least couple of weeks now. Started in WOW end of April.

Yellowing lower leaves

Posted by stevie July 4, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated July 4, 2015 Before anybody commented, I read the post and thought it is some sort of Nutes deficiency but refrained from commenting. I had a mortgage lifter ,last season that displayed the same look, while others next to it were fine. I kept...

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