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Posted by angela.t
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angela.tUpdated Ah. Thanks for the info Remy! :)
Argh! Need help - dying tomatoes - again!
Posted by gtvaldez
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digdirt2Updated You don't indicate where you live or even your gardening zone. We need that info. Depending on that info I see several possible problems. (1) poor, inconsistent watering methods leading to heavy stress, shallow rooting, root rot, ...
Newbie tomato seedling question
Posted by shannon_lee
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digdirt2Updated I used the garden soil as an intermediary to the dirt in my garden. I was afraid that a potting mix might interfere with the plants adapting to the garden. There are several really good reasons for why what you did is NOT a good i...
Dwarf Tomatoes
Posted by bulllake
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lewskiUpdated I've grown New Big Dwarf several times, and it is usually slow to set fruit. But once it starts it should give you a good amount of wonderful tomatoes. I think NBD is a great variety, especially if space is an issue. I hope you en...
Blossom End Rot - dang it!!!
Posted by scotty66(8 Hutto TX)
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scotty66(8 Hutto TX)Updated Quote "That type of leaf roll is usually caused by slightly high nitrogen in the soil reacting to cool nights and moderate days the nitro in the leaves does this, better results will be obtained when day and night temps are m...
Disease or environment?
Posted by Djole(6)
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Djole(6)Updated @ajsmama & Dave Thank you very much for the info provided. As for the lab tests - we did the macro nutrient analysis for the 2nd site (the one with 100 tomatoes) - pH 6,52 (KCl), N, P, K were all deficient (border values betwe...
Record worthy tomato ??
Posted by OllieOldephart
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missingtheobvious(Blue Ridge 7a)Updated Ollie, my Sweet 100 last year turned out to be a so-so beefsteak. Yours looks far superior. Mine was grown at Metrolina Greenhouses outside of Charlotte NC. The name was on an adhesive label stuck to the pot.
using 0-10-10
Posted by napapen(ca 15)
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homegardenpaUpdated Unless you're growing in very sandy soil, the odds of you being low in P or K is not very likely so adding a bunch of P&K-only fertilizer is just going to go to waste, IMO. That type of fertilizer is sometimes called bloom boo...
Help identifying damage
Posted by davidtigerfan
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davidtigerfanUpdated Thanks, I'd only use sevin as a last resort. I've lost the last 2 seasons of tomatos to heat and critters. I'm determined to have some good tomatos this year. I have BT, I'll mix up a batch and spray.
Boosting Chances of Germinating 50+ Year Old Seeds
Posted by apt403
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apt403Updated Hey hey, sorry for the delayed response - finals week. :) I'm in Redding, CA. Stupidly hot summers, more mild winters. My family's in the estate liquidations business (and the flea market, antique show, etc., trade that comes to e...
Ruben L. Villareal
Posted by nordfyr315(5)
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nordfyr315(5)Updated My understanding is that everyone's google is different and tends to predict results based on your surfing habits. I could be completely wrong about this.... My hypothesis is that Ruben L. Villareal developed a few heat resistant ...
Arizona Tomato Bed
Posted by jgeller85
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jll0306(9/ Sunset 18/High Desert)Updated Your bed is lovely! I'm jealous. Mine is still in progress, It was designed to combat both climate and critters, and this is its test season. Taking a term from Eliot Coleman, the 4 season gardening man, I call it my 'appliance' w...
Has Anyone Grown Koralik Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes?
Posted by sherilou_2010(8)
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DeborahJC(4a)Updated I also had the same experience last summer as the gardener in Oklahoma, only I'm near Fargo, North Dakota. Despite our very short growing season, I found this "compact" tomato, which supposedly doesn't require staking or...
Will these varieties grow in Texas?
Posted by ReedBaize
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ReedBaizeUpdated I apologize for my remarks if they sounded snarky. I am used to sports message boards where folks jump you at the first chance they get. That said, I also should have been more clear in my original post as to my goals and objectiv...
Leaf Curling / Wilting in 'Earthbuckets.' Help!
Posted by cp-arclight
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cp-arclightUpdated Dave, Thanks for the input. Good to know I don't have to deal with some sort of horrible viral/fungal issue. I will follow your advice and trim the plants of the worst of the foliage. I'd considered over/under watering for a bit, ...
Leaf yellowing on Celebrity tomato plant
Posted by texasbanzai(USDA 8a (Dallas))
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digdirt2Updated Has anyone had the same problem using 'moisture control' potting soil? Yes, many have reported on problems with it. It keeps the plants too wet unless used in exceptionally large containers (like bigger than 35 gallons). And Raybo...
I know this is a long shot but asking anyway...
Posted by Pepfun1-2(8)
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dhromeoUpdated Tomatoes are extremely resilient, you can even graft a tomato type onto a disease resistant root stock like they do with fruit trees. just bandage it and leave it be for a few days, it will heal. Here is a link that might be usefu...
Some transplants not thriving
Posted by harveyhorses(7 Midlothian Va)
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RpR_(3-4)Updated You can have, what I call, a bad spot/s in the soil for reason/s you will never know or are worth fussing with. I have had plants do that and I either use a shovel to dig out the plant with a "root ball". Then I put new ...
Broken leader on cherry tomato seedling
Posted by numbernine
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numbernineUpdated Oh, thanks for the reassurance! I looked for the leader - I think she hid it!! I will keep looking.
Electric Bee/Pollinator: Where to buy in US
Posted by skoka123
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luvahydrangea(Albany, NY 5)Updated I grow tomatoes indoors hydroponically and I always use an electric toothbrush (sonic). The pollen goes everywhere and the results are excellent.
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