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I finally have tomatoes growing!
Posted by awsumth
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awsumthUpdated Tell me how the raised bed does Wipa. I had a problem with nematodes getting into a potted plant once! ameera, I have mine in a tomato cage and now I've added some 8' bamboo sticks to support the plant and the cages. I pinch the v...
salsa
Posted by greif(Wisconsin z 4)
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sue_ct(z6 CT)Updated My favorite Salsa mix is Kelloggs Breakfast mixed with a good strong red or pink like Brandywine or one of the heart varieties. So pretty, and whatever your best tasting tomato of the year is, mixed with KB, which is always good, ...
Question on a Yellow Tomato
Posted by avocado101(Zone 7)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated If it lasted as long as you say it could well be what's called a keeping variety, they ripen very slowly and in geneneral have lousy tastes with a few exceptions. I've linked to a list of longkeeper varieties below from Tania's ex...
winter sown tomato seeds
Posted by tbibb25
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tbibb25Updated Thank you for your responses!
Red Brandywine from Renee's Garden
Posted by seedboy
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Is the Red Brandywine from Renee's garden the original Landis Valley "strain" or that yucky fake one (my opinion) from TGS? I ask because my local hardware store has them in stock and I would like to give the real variet...
making plans for starting tomatoes..cold frame/or indoors?
Posted by tammyinwv(z6/WV)
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Cdon(7a)Updated Tammy - first things first, lettuces, yes, you can grow them in a coldframe now. I have done this for years, no problem. As for tomatoes, I am trying them this year in a coldframe. I plan to start them indoors around feb 1, and th...
Remember Your White Mulch for P20/Indigo Rose
Posted by Edymnion(7a)
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tormatoUpdated A "space blanket" (reflective silver colored mylar) works even better. It's too bad that it doesn't do anything for taste, though. :(
These are eating my tomato plants
Posted by Kauaiguy(10b)
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Kauaiguy(10b)Updated Yup they look like them alright. Uuuuugly! ...and they killed my tomato plant. I now wonder if they didn't come from the Miracle Garden Soil that I purchased. I'm beginning to wonder about the Miracle Grow soil as this is the 2nd ...
Where the heck is everybody?
Posted by big_mike(z6 SEKS)
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Chemocurl zn5b/6a IndianaUpdated Occasionally I'm here too. Just lurking, learning and being entertained. I've not had a garden the past 2 summers but am planning to have a small, but nice one this year. I hope at least some of my good 'older' tomato seeds will g...
Good yr so far, no bugs or diseases
Posted by suddensam(10 Boynton Beach)
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eircsmithUpdated Thanks for starting thread and sharing your experience about no - tomato disease. I will also try to use auto drip system for tomato.
Cherokee Chocolate Tomatoes
Posted by aloha10
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suddensam(10 Boynton Beach)Updated Both are my favorite tomato, my wife insist on them every yr. Plant em if you got em. Sam
Juliette
Posted by subtrop(10b)
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subtrop(10b)Updated So, here are my 2 cents: the Juliet works better than the yellow and red cherry and the roma, all from my local garden center (not the big box stores). The plants stood up best against the rkn army, and made amazingly large fruits...
New to gardening?
Posted by DHollister(7 nj)
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digdirt2Updated Plants are normally started indoors approx. 6-8 weeks before plant-out date. Plant out would be approx. 7-10 days after your last frost date - weather permitting. There is a good How to grow tomatoes from seed FAQ here as well as ...
Newbie needs help ASAP..germination test done Thanks!
Posted by socalgardengal
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socalgardengalUpdated Thanks Digdirt for the links,helped alot. So nerveracking moving seedlings. I only sacrificed 4 out of 60, so not too bad. Thank you afishlady,I can't wait to taste them and my first time growing tomatoes from seed.Now I have a ne...
ISO a "weird" tomato like Berkeley Tie Dye
Posted by bart1(6/7 Northern VA)
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bart1(6/7 Northern VA)Updated Cdon - Thanks for the suggestion and tip. Coincidentally, I've been growing Chocolate Stripes for a few years. I like that one for skin color, but it doesn't have the crazy color on the inside like some of the others.
Ma nature is making me itchy, above 50 at night
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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sunnibel7 Md 7(7)Updated I was afraid that if I mentioned your fruit trees and freezing, I would jinx them! I hope they recover too. Suppose it depends on how far along they were whether you'll see any blossoms later, but I think it would probably take mo...
Growth Regulators
Posted by gigman7(7)
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awsumthUpdated You really need to raise your tomatoes strong. Look on Amazon for a better light that can last until you can grow outside.
Best Roma for sauce
Posted by Creek-side(5)
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crazyoldgoose(7a)Updated I like San Marzano Redorta. I get them from Seeds from Italy. I made 24 half gallon containers of Sauce this year! Yeah I'm nuts. Crazyoldgoose in Md Here is a link that might be useful: Seeds from Italy - san Marzano Redorta
Resurrecting Tomatoes???
Posted by Crazy-Plant-Boy
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Crazy-Plant-BoyUpdated I'll try and take a photo later on.. It's almost 2:00 am here!
Miracle Gro
Posted by growneat
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growneatUpdated Thanks Carolyn. I got lots of responses at that site. It turns out that Miracle Gro is prominently available everywhere in Canada. One poster said you cannot escape it.
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