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Very...Compact(?) Plant- why?
Posted by rhyuu
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pennypond USDA 10 Sunset 21 CAUpdated Very interesting! And your documentation is really admirable. I wonder if it's a mutation. With an increased interest in dwarf varieties, your discovery may be very valuable.
Show your Garden
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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two25acresUpdated Until last year I have gardened in what I will call my lower garden area with 8 randomly sized raised beds. But that stopped last year. Neighbors black walnut trees wreaked havoc on most of the beds and this year my husband buil...
Big Boy vs Better Boy
Posted by tarolli2011
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I have not grown them side by side, myself to review them. One season ( long time ago ) I grew one of them. Can't remember which one. The plant was not very fast growing. The fruits were round ( ~ 4 -6 oz) grown in cluster. The t...
Life After Plant Out
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated "Life After Plant Out" must go on. hehe It has not been easy. Smaller they are, the more attention the need. My work started by designing/installing support system. Because I grow in various raised beds, (Not long rows...
Is Green Zebra Determinate or Indeterminate?
Posted by lillivewire87
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Determinant and In-Determinant is distinguished by certain growth habit characteristics not by plant's size, being vigorous or otherwise. In Indeterminants the stems continue growing like a vine, in a never ending pattern. But in...
Super-vigorous Sweetie plant - overgrowing and/or toppling cage?
Posted by mister_caledon(7a - Maryland)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Between now and next year do some reading here on all the better ways to support your plants. For this year, you can (1) buy another of the tomato cage thingys and invert it top to top and wire them together. Then drive the stak...
tomato size control question
Posted by mdy113
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mdy113Updated thanks for the info, ya i did not know there were other methods besides the typical cages and what i got, but again i dont have to much experience. last year it basically went over the fence and back down, like you mentioned. whic...
How does your garden grow?
Posted by lillivewire87
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lillivewire87Updated I dream of the day I have enough land of my own to have a real garden! We are currently living in a small basement apartment, and I cannot alter the landscape. The neighborhood has tons of beautiful old growth trees, which means...
4th of July vs. Early Girl
Posted by woodcutter2008
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aruzinskyUpdated I am trying New Girl. So far, it is the fastest growing tomato plant amongst Best Boy, Big Zac, and Better Boy.
Start Early or Late Season Tomato
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
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Peter (6b SE NY)Updated I got tons of fruits from my cherries into October last year. The plants had EB and Septoria too
How do you support your tomatoes?
Posted by buckeye_brian2
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated @gaguy, I have seen your cage design before (last year ?) I have couple of questions" === Ho much a 5-6 ft cage cost in material ? pipes + fittings + ? === Do they get brittle, after some time ?. I have heard the grey ones u...
hybrid suggestions
Posted by saschneeberger
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated There is an interesting current thread on hybrids already : Favorite Hybrids Sey
How late is too late for cherry tomato plant to flower?
Posted by miscel(7)
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miscel(7)Updated Thanks to everyone for their feedback on this.
Her name is Río ... as in Rio Grande tomato!
Posted by PupillaCharites(FL 9a)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Thanks for sharing, tripleione, Your plants look quite healthy. My RG is in blooms. I will check to see if it has set fruits or not . But it should soon. Half a dozen vars are setting fruits already. I need some Rios on the grill ...
Easy Ways to Plant Tomatoes?
Posted by RedSun (Zone 6, NJ)
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated Linda wrote: > Mine are two feet apart and I find that's too close, considering that I don't prune. I don’t prune either – well, except the NECESSARY: yellowish / brownish lower leaves, and leaves to improve air circulation. I ...
My tomato plants are dying one by one, help!
Posted by lexiegurl09(8 eastern NC)
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donna_in_sask(2b)Updated I wouldn't plant peppers in that bed...I think they need even more light than tomatoes.
Tomato bud started to fruit then stopped
Posted by hawkeyext(6b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I still have that problem lingering. I did start a thread about it too. Somehow, for some reasons ( not quite clear) flowers get pollinated , fruits set but then get stuck. WHY? There are theories :Maybe !!! -1-- Nutrition probl...
Mislabelled tomatoes finally ripened, still guessing!
Posted by kathy9norcal
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Chris0333 WI zone 5aUpdated The grape shaped one is brown, and not red? Must rinse my eyes! nevermind my guess then! You could call it whatever you want though!
Question about tomato leaf color
Posted by pjgooch51
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Yeah, different varieties have different shades of green. ---Indigo Rose has almost purple foliage. It matches the color of its fruits. -- Black from Tula, Black Cherry, Red Cherry ... have dark green color, so does Ananas Noire. ...
Tomatoes are being eaten
Posted by maurodiroma
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated The eating pattern tells me that it is not the birds. Other those mentioned, how about rats ? I suggest using a humane trap to catch them. Sey
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