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Perfect afternoon for a fungicide application in the NE
Posted by edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)
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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated Just thought I'd bump this.....another good day to spray in the NE. A widespread wet system is in the works for tomorrow. I already have one container tomato infected with something. It's all fun and games until I see lesions on t...
Late Blight is all over me like a Cheap Suit
Posted by raisemybeds(SouthernCT)
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raisemybeds(SouthernCT)Updated I will be on the lookout for those, but I just cannot abandon my heirloom favorites. More storms expected here on Friday which will spread the fungus, no doubt. Still I am harvesting well, though. Keeping my fingers crossed that a...
How often do you pick your tomatoes?
Posted by crazyoldgoose(7a)
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jaidogUpdated I've checked U of Illinois and U of Iowa Extension Office online literature and both indicate that tomatoes should be left to ripen on the vine before picking. Several other sources indicate the same. I highly value the opinions o...
Tomato cracking
Posted by flynfox
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Neal64928Updated I've had horrible cracking on my C. Purps and German Pink this year. My solution has been to pick them as soon as they start to blush and ripen them on a rack(stem side down, yo).
Browning stems but green inside?
Posted by starlingmydarling
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socalgal_gw Zone USDA 10b Sunset 24Updated Tomato russet mites?
splitting and watering??
Posted by taras49(6)
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gumby_ctUpdated tara what your plants are telling you is they were not getting enuff water, period. digdirt- an outstanding explanation. I will also add to this Splitting is a different issue. It isn't caused by inconsistent watering but by inco...
Is this a fungus or sun scald?
Posted by Suzy
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muleUpdated It appears to be damaged mechanically. The likely culprit is a bird or insect (like a fruitworm). Mold/fungus may have started in the wound site as a secondary issue. If the mold hasnt progressed much just cut off that section and...
First timer needs a little help....Please
Posted by Wldcard3
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jtmacc99(z5/6 NY)Updated 1. I don't know exactly how long it takes to go from green to orange, but it's only something you'll notice for the first few. After a while, especially for Sungold, you'll have so many ripe ones every day that you won't be worryi...
Tomatoes not ripening
Posted by myahr
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chilliewillyUpdated Hi, I use led grow lights to ripen my toms they flower quickly and the fruits are much bigger and juicer than normal, i heard all the commercial growers were using them so i managed to get one from the Uk by these guys led-lightbu...
Vertical String method
Posted by wilkili_ga(7)
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2ajsmamaUpdated Thanks bmoser - I used a spool (150ft) of jute from "lot" store and it sagged when it got wet (trying to "weave" plants next to fence), it's a mess. I needed it NOW so just went to TSC and bought baling twine -...
Marzano tomatoes
Posted by adc14
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digdirt2Updated In that case I would be inclined to try giving it extra water for a few days and see if that changes the nature of the fruit that are still developing. Hope this helps. Dave
No tomatoes forming on plant
Posted by ArchyGal
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digdirt2Updated Please see the post linked below as they were unable to attach it to your question for some reason. There can be a couple of potential causes for your problem but the most common is called Blossom Drop, a very common problem that ...
Romas really slow to turn red (not orange)?
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Thanks Dave!
Deer like tomatoes
Posted by caterwallin
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coachr(5b)Updated Easiest way to keep deer at bay is by using a "fear based" repellent like Shake-Away Coyote Urine Granules. Simply sprinkle around the area you wish to protect. Can be purchased at many Ace Hardware stores or this Natura...
Tomatoes ripening when small
Posted by charlie109(5)
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charlie109(5)Updated Sorry for not providing my zone since it makes a big difference. The soil has been analyzed by the university and there were no recommended enhancements for growing tomatoes. The plants are mulched because of the problem with silt...
Squash bug eggs on tomato leaves?
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Thanks hcoon.
BER from too much nitrogen?
Posted by greginnd(Z4 ND)
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated Jean, I did know that about the contamination, but didn't read all the links at the site you just put up, just a few, but saw no association with BER on tomatoes. Or did I miss somthing, which is quite possible? Carolyn
Is this blight? Powdery mildew? Pics
Posted by Suzy
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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated There are two kinds of Powdery Mildew that can affect tomatoes, but neither one of them are the same that causes powdery mildew of cucurbits such as squash, cukes, melons, etc. Your plants look pretty good to me as well, just a fe...
Double Tomato
Posted by danb99
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Calcat36(6b)Updated I like megablooms because they sometimes lead to bigger tomatoes, but they do look pretty mangled... No megablooms this year though.
Purple haze seeds/Carolyn's book
Posted by sharonrossy(Montreal 5B)
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digdirt2Updated Seeds are not commercially available. It is an F1 hybrid. See link below for more info. Carolyn's book is available from amazon.com and several other online book stores. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Source for Purple ...
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