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Burpee Free Shipping Code
Posted by kr222(6b)
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john11840(z6/CT)Updated I've had generally good luck with Burpee seeds (Brandy Boy is one of my favorites) but don't order from Burpee because of their shipping cost. John A
Too many leaf issues look alike - need advise please.
Posted by dirtguy50 SW MO z6a(6a)
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dirtguy50 SW MO z6a(6a)Updated Yep Linda, I pay close attention to Dave's advise. He is my neighbor ya know...AR and MO.
do i fertilize when i transplant tomato seedlings into the garden
Posted by Suzy
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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated Much depends on the soil prep. that the plants are going into. If you have "Loaded" the soil to the highest safe nutrient levels then adding more could do more harm than good. However if you have gone easy on broadcast f...
Bent damaged stalks
Posted by Grifflet
2 Comments
Ohiofem(6a Ohio)Updated Carefully tie them to a stake. It's like splinting a broken bone, only you don't want to tie the stem tightly to the stake. Using some soft material make a figure eight with the stem in one part and the stake in the other part. Ti...
Help! This forum has got me so far but now tom is wilting!
Posted by raistlyn
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raistlynUpdated Thanks all! I'm happy to say that the little fella has perked up since receiving some water. Perhaps it was just thirsty after all. Or root damaged and thirsty. In any case, lesson well learnt. Monitor water situation even more ca...
When to stop removing blossoms?
Posted by greenamanda
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dhromeoUpdated Carolync I wish there was a way to give kudos points or a thumbs up, that's exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much for giving such a complete answer. I'm the curious type, and I always ask why about everything.
Irrigation Amount
Posted by misterpatrick(4)
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misterpatrick(4)Updated Thanks everyone, this information really helps. Just to be clear, I haven't actually started watering yet, I just set up the schedule. I will reduce it down to once a week and see how things go. My rows are actually only 10' long....
Tomato Planting Video
Posted by huntoften
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Jane_n.cal(8b)Updated Nice video, very straightforward, thanks! How about a follow-up in another few months to show us how things are coming along. Jane
huge mistake?
Posted by coeng
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coengUpdated Thanks for the votes of confidence...I feel MUCH better now!
Please help, what is wrong with my tomatoes?
Posted by garden.nerd
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oliveoyl3Updated There could be a number of problems with the soil and possibly what you added to it. Review your source of information again for preparing your planting area and what you did. Consult a master gardener diagnostic clinic in your co...
plants stunted?
Posted by just4funsies_2007
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tbenton(Z7 VA)Updated Well...its 2012 and seems nothing has changed since these posts were made in 2007. We had such an early spring OR SO I THOUGHT that when I saw my 5 fave mater varieties at the local hardware I grabbed them first week of April. The...
Potassium Bicarbonate for blight
Posted by greengrass12(5)
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greengrass12(5)Updated Thanks for responses. My tomatoes look great up until mid july when early blight becomes obvious. This yr I have resolved to take an early stand and would like to keep it organic. I have received a pkt of actinovate and I would al...
Tomato leaves turned white after transplant
Posted by marys1000
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2ajsmamaUpdated Sue - don't feel bad, I'm home all day and with all this rain I'm having a hard time getting things hardened off (and other things planted). My tomatoes were out almost all day Mother's Day in the shade on the NE side of the house...
Tomatoes transplanted and expecting a lot of rain
Posted by Suzy
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GawdinFever(z5b/St. Louis, MO)Updated Usually, when I do any transplants, tomatoes or otherwise, I practically drown them the first few days. I feel they do better. They just seem to not 'stress' as long. Just my two cents. I wouldn't worry about the rain. Wind and ha...
Ground cherry
Posted by smdane05(8)
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smdane05(8)Updated Hi Dave, That particular link didn't give the info I was looking for, however when I googled the right phrase, I found another link here at garden web that did answer it. I am very glad they will not cross pollinate because I alre...
No Pruning = BER?
Posted by estebancelis(9B)
4 Comments
orchid126(z6, NJ)Updated Conditions here in the north east have been TOTALLY different from last year. We've had a very mild, virtually snow free, extremely dry winter and spring. I'll bet Memorial Day will be as warm as the Fourth of July. I don't expect...
Saving seed from a fresh tomato to be planted this same year?
Posted by KCKook
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garf_gwUpdated
My transplants kicked the bucket
Posted by dan2644
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remy_gwUpdated Hi, I agree with Dave. It sounds like damping off. You may have very well done exactly the same as previous years, but weather conditions can effect what happens. if it is cold and wet out and plants are newly transplanted so ther...
Miracle-gro garden soil
Posted by drumz1
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drumz1Updated missingtheobvious, the MG I used was the "standard" type, not the moisture control. I made a mix of the MG, plus some bagged topsoil, and added the surrounding soil when I planted the tomatoes. So far, from the replies I...
Is it silly? Growing out Grocery Store Toms....Kumato
Posted by karencon
38 Comments
nordfyr315(5)Updated I noticed today that Kumato has excellent resistance to early blight.
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