Growing Tomatoes Forum

Posted by Suzy July 23, 2012

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MasbusteloUpdated July 23, 2012 The reason lots of tomatoes peter out is because they run out of nutrients mid season.It's possible your plants are short on nutrients and for this reason not fruiting. More or less water won't help in this case. They probably are...

I'm removing Black Sea Man from my list for next year....

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC July 13, 2012

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated July 23, 2012 Marion is my grow every year tomato. I know it will produce well if nothing else does! My Dad started growing them when they were released in 1960. He grew them every year of his life, until he couldn't garden any more. But I stil...

Draconil: Spraying gobs vs mist?

Posted by emcd124(5) July 18, 2012

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robebUpdated July 23, 2012 I see what you mean, Carolyn. Thanks... Rob

My Biggest Tomato

Posted by tomva(7-central virginia) July 23, 2012

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tomva(7-central virginia)Updated July 23, 2012 for digdirt:)It's the real deal,lol

Second shoot on tomato plant

Posted by misselly July 21, 2012

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mandolls(4)Updated July 23, 2012 If you read this forum much you will learn that there is no such thing as a "sucker". Whether you leave it on should depend on where you are located. Up here in WI I doubt if there is enough time for a new stalk to produ...

Need help with my container tomatoes

Posted by pomidorka June 21, 2012

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katkeeper36Updated July 23, 2012 Hey, I'm a relative newb here. Here's my question: From looking at the pics you can see lots of weeds in her container...which I agree is a very small pot. Also the dirt level is only like 1/2 of capacity......is it ever too late ...

Sungolds falling off! Why?

Posted by tomatotomata July 19, 2012

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wantonamara Z8 CenTexUpdated July 22, 2012 For all that fall off, I have yet to get a volunteer.

growing Russian Black Pear ( newb lookin 4 pointers)

Posted by katkeeper36 July 22, 2012

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dickiefickle(5B Dousman,Wi.)Updated July 22, 2012 Looking good. No reason to put the pea gravel in the bottom.But dont worry about it ,it just doesn't help anything. You should cut back to watering when needed. Easy way to check is lift the container. Keep leaves trimmed so they ...

Broken Plant...is it lost?!?

Posted by cheffrank(VA 7) July 22, 2012

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robebUpdated July 22, 2012 A Squirrel broke a main branch on one of my plants about 2/3rds in half, just 1/3rd of the branch supplying water to it. Train A, traveling 70 miles per hour (mph), leaves Westford heading toward Eastford, 260 miles away. At the s...

Tomatoes are dying. Pest problem and nutrient problem? (PICS)

Posted by mpagri July 21, 2012

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cole_robbie(6)Updated July 22, 2012 It's blight. Spray with Daconil.

Can you please tell me what is wrong with my Sungold?

Posted by winchesterva(6) July 20, 2012

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winchesterva(6)Updated July 22, 2012 Hey Betsy, Thank you for your response. I'm certain it is not overwatering, I have been watering once a week since we have not had any rain (fortunately yesterday we got about 3/4 of an inch!!!!). That is not a drip line, it is a ...

doomed tomatoes? (please help!!!)

Posted by ichbinryan July 15, 2012

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dhromeoUpdated July 22, 2012 First of all, your other plants look ok, although they look a little under-supported. Your cages might have to go higher to get the kind of production you are looking for. Second, what are you fertilizing with, and on what kind of...

Is this late blight?

Posted by gaetanol(z6NY) July 21, 2012

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edweather(Zone 5a/b Central NY)Updated July 21, 2012 I'm no expert, but it doesn't look like it. The stems would be infected also. Plus, it would spread rapidly. late blight wiped out more than half my plants in about 3 days, 4 years ago.

My Container Tomatoes - Big Boy and Big Beef

Posted by LindaMA(MA z5) July 16, 2012

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LindaMA(MA z5)Updated July 21, 2012 Yes, they are small containers for the size of the plants that are in them....there are 2 Big Beef in one and one Big Boy in the other. They came with 2 plants in each pot, I wish I have taken one of the Big Beef out also. I plant...

Lower leaves on my tomato plant are spotted

Posted by almahaa July 20, 2012

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almahaaUpdated July 21, 2012 oh and here is one more picture of the upper leaves on the German Lunchbox. The one with the yellowing leaves I'm concerned about. It seems like the upper leaves are slightly splotchy as well Again, thanks for any input!

Try, try again...

Posted by tomatotomata July 20, 2012

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Nunyabiz1(7)Updated July 21, 2012 Container growing is great IMO I am going to go with 15-20 gallon Tan colored Smart Pots next year. Going to re-use most of my potting mix from this year, but add some pine bark fines and large vermiculite. Then going to make a co...

Piccolino tomatoes.

Posted by barb_roselover_in July 18, 2012

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grow4freeUpdated July 21, 2012 My preferred method: 1) Eat, spit, dry Works every time.

watering ban

Posted by junktruck July 5, 2012

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wantonamara Z8 CenTexUpdated July 20, 2012 Yes I have been to Hippy Hollow , but not since they made it into a park and started to charge money for it. ( Not since the Hippies are gone). TOO CROWDED, too many gawkers in boats.. Lake travis is 50 feet down and awful for swi...

How to ween overwatered tomatoes..Plants look OK right now.

Posted by phelansmom July 19, 2012

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Nunyabiz1(7)Updated July 20, 2012 That could be your problem if indeed you have a problem. Should always use "Potting Mix" not "Soil" The mix drains WAY better.

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Prospect & Naugatuck, CT - Press Relea

Posted by gumby_ct(CT it says Z5) July 20, 2012

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated July 20, 2012 I'm in upstate NY on the Vt border and if you could look in my back yard you'd see infected Ash trees, which is common around here. They leaf out, then the leaves turn black and fall off and then sometimes releaf out and sometimes...

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