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Is this a disease?
Posted by dantonicelli
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dantonicelliUpdated Thanks for the reply. We did in fact have a hot spell here in Sacramento, CA. a couple of weeks of 100+ degree weather. I use about 1.5 GPH worth of emitters per plant, and currently water every other day for 25 minutes. prior to ...
What is Eating My Tomatoes?
Posted by blueheron(z6 PA)
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cyberaynneUpdated A great low tech way to discourage rabbits is to tie a Jewel or Dominick's plastic bag to a stake, fence, or tomato cage near your plants. The slightest breeze makes it rustle and scares them away. It works for me every year! (Saw...
Tomato Disease - what more can I do?
Posted by jessicabauer84(Arkansas 8A)
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jessicabauer84(Arkansas 8A)Updated Thanks for your insight, Linda. Fertilizer it is and hopefully the weekly Daconil will head off any trouble with new leaves. I was just unsure as to whether the more infected plants would give me problem tomatoes or if I should ju...
Stupid squirrels
Posted by harveyhorses(7 Midlothian Va)
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harveyhorses(7 Midlothian Va)Updated Well I won the plumbing battle, I can be a bit stubborn sometimes, and after we had done the hard part, I was NOT going to call in a plumber for the 'easy part'. In theory. They are right back in the yard, but not the garden, but ...
No! What is doing this to my tomatoes? Help
Posted by Suzy
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SuzyUpdated I caught the squirrels in the act. They are picking my plants clean!
3 different diseases on tomatoes?
Posted by Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)
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Lesuko(5, Boulder CO)Updated Jean- if you think the plant was exposed to 2, 4-D could this have been when it was a seedling and it's staying in the plants system? I bought this guy. And, would you eat the tomatoes?
LA Times op-ed on tomatoes
Posted by qaguy
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macbettzUpdated Those wacky touchy-feely California hipster libbies. She surely must be smoking some homegrown
Tomatoes Blooming but no fruit?
Posted by Newatthis22
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helenh(z6 SW MO)Updated Since I am afraid this will continue to be a hot dry summer, I would give them a little shade. My tomatoes in the ground are getting sun burnt fruit when the foliage doesn't cover them. People in hot climates go for early and late...
Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties
Posted by kevinitis(5)
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jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Updated Florida 91 does well in the heat. It has what they call a "Heat Set" gene bred into it. There are others, but this is them most common one. I have over 170 of these plants and they are blooming, setting and I will have a...
Ultimate Deer Scare, damn deer!
Posted by moms_helper_2008
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated "One thing deer never get used to is a dog." That's what my neighbor always said. He had 3 big dogs, that barked all night keeping me awake. The deer ate both his and my garden. His widow has gotten rid of the dogs. And ...
Identification help!
Posted by seizureman
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seizuremanUpdated Alas, I did not think to take a picture of the roots as nothing seemed obviously out of the ordinary. Then again, I really didn't examine them in detail... It's been trashed, however, so I can't say much on that front. I had grown...
Latah tomatoes
Posted by maxyck
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Bets(z6A S ID)Updated Hi Maxyck, Your fertilizer sounds fine. The reason I asked is that too much nitrogen can cause blossom drop. Tomatoes can be affected by so much that sometimes I am amazed we even get fruit. High humidity and / or high temperature...
What type of rot is this?
Posted by omega73
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digdirt2Updated Agree it is just splitting that has scabbed over. Search 'splitting' here for all kinds of info on what causes it and how to prevent it. Dave
Side shoots
Posted by maxyck
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digdirt2Updated Duplicate post. See: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tomato/msg0715043425743.html?2 Your plant is a determinate variety. They are never pruned. You can learn a lot about pruning, blossom drop, fruit set, etc. for the Frequ...
Tomato mystery solved..almost
Posted by hankjrfan(6a)
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hankjrfan(6a)Updated Figured out what you meant. No other PL varieties were started by me this season.
to trim tops or not to trim tops, that is the question
Posted by regaldozer(6A)
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digdirt2Updated Let grow and flop over as per normal. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: topping tomato plants discussions
sorry, need help again Sungold seedlings
Posted by Need2SeeGreen(10 (SoCal))
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TomatobabyUpdated It definitely does not look good. You have very few leaves. The plant looks really stressed. I live in LA as well and i have a patio garden and i find that self watering containers work better than either clay or plastic pots. And...
How to prevent rabbits from eating my low hanging fruits?
Posted by ikea_gw
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DalaUpdated Yes RABBITS DO EAT TOMATOES!! The rabbits in my neighborhood are eatting mine. I have watched them. If it weren't for my dog running to far off I'd let him get those nasty little beasts!!! So yes they do eat tomatoes.
maggots in tomato plants after adding bone meal
Posted by Marge217
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digdirt2Updated No the only threat is that the grubs will munch on the roots. But there are no food contamination issues. As to the watering - over-watering is as much as issue as under-watering. Consistent slightly moist is the goal and that is ...
Tomato Leaves Yellow & Spotty - What is it?
Posted by pamelazzzzz
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pamelazzzzzUpdated Yeah, we're thinking it's spider mites. Any suggestions on how to get rid of them besides the usual spraying down with water and/or soap?
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