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Brandy Boy - awesome variety
Posted by hudson___wy(3)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Hi Daniel - good to hear from you ! I read your update on the other BB thread. It will be interesting to follow your success and compare results this year - thanks for keeping us informed! Steve - hope you will post the photo when...
If you could request a new hybrid tomato...
Posted by Adriana Gutierrez
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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated You have to keep in mind that just 10 years ago I was surprised when Dr. Peter Feretti led a discussion on this topic of AAS winners that didn't meet expectations and Big Beef was one variety of tomatoes that was faulted for vario...
An eclectic tomato grower like me???
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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fireduck(10a)Updated D...taking your last comment first: that is an "Earthbox" system. For the last 18 months...everything I have grown in it has done great! 2. My wire is supported by what is known a "T stakes". They are plenty st...
After 3 weeks...the winners are...
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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Vince (8) KemperUpdated OK Hoosier.
'Blush' tomato
Posted by sautesmom
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fireduck(10a)Updated A nice lady over on T'ville sent me some Blush seeds this winter. She really loved them.
Hardening Off As A Prelude To Plant Out
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)Updated PC, that's a great idea, to put your light setup where they also get some natural light. Why do you wait to fill your final containers the last 1/3rd? Is it so you don't have to remove quite so many leaves at the time of transplan...
Ideas for paste varieties
Posted by gridgardener
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wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)Updated Doing a quick google search I am surprised to find out there actually IS thought to be such a thing as people who are allergic to lycopene. (Not much info on it out there though.) I'm surprised by this, because there are hundreds ...
WOW
Posted by Vince (8) Kemper
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated Incredible. Bonnie Plants may have been more in charge of the pricing, not Home Depot. Hardware and garden prices are no longer as attractive as before. Just bought some carriage bolts the other day for ~$1 each (~$0.80 contractor...
Here is my list of tomatoes I am growing this year 2015
Posted by Jenny168
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smithmalUpdated From your list I've grown the following: Isis Candy - was nice and fruit was super sweet but prone to cracking; prefer Sun Gold Super Snow White - not much flavor though the fruit was large (2oz); prefer Dr. Carolyn's (ping pong s...
growing tomatoes in Ma
Posted by mass32117
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Well you have at least 4 different gardening zones in Mass, possibly more, so specific location would play some role. But the majority of the state is 5a and 5b so aside from different planting times you should be able to grow an...
Tomato Growin' Newbies
Posted by Nitsua(6b MO)
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Nitsua(6b MO)Updated No problem, Sey. It might take a month or two before things start getting interesting regarding the neighbor's first garden.
Florida weave - when to do first row (and how to tie)
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Updated This is how I have been doing it for years. While it isn't exactly a weave, it supports the plants and does a great job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZHEL0_uBww
Question for PNW people...(sey)
Posted by fireduck(10a)
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shelley215(6a)Updated Hi fireduck, I'm on the sunny side of WA. I grew out four Willamettes last year purchased as starts from a local Spokane nursery. I planted two in pots (5 gal) and two in ground. All were very healthy, vigorous and productive...
Can a Cold Frame help Tomato plants get an early start?
Posted by Randy L. Birth Sr.
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klem1Updated I'm not familiar with midwest weather Randy but in North Tx I must plant at the very earliest date after frost,plant two weeks early and cover when frost threatens or use cold frames to give plants a head start. The time between ...
Hardening Off
Posted by andyinnyc
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated The temperatures ( 50F ++) is just fine. Now if you keep them in the shady place, there is no need to cover them with shade cloth. A couple hours of morning sun should be ok to start. One more thing: Can you keep your basement co...
fertilizer recipe for tomatoes?
Posted by kawaiineko_gardener(5a)
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fireduck(10a)Updated Really, prestons has said it all....
Better Boy vs Brandy Boy
Posted by hudson___wy(3)
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hudson___wy(3)Updated Your are right PC - besides - I got to smell my fingers after pruning some suckers this morning - haha. Good luck on the Dwarf BB - I would plant it! Hi Steve - no, I didn't save the seeds on the cross - but think I may when I re...
The Kumato Tomato Thread
Posted by smithmal
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Update: My kumato seedling has its first 2 true leave. Right now it is growing slowly. Maybe it is spending more energy on growing roots. So it should be a long while before I can plant it out. Sey
Master Gardener Tomato Plant Sale at Humpty Dumpty House
Posted by Sow_what? Southern California Inland
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bragu_DSM 5Updated really, on multiple forums?
terminal blossom on a Russian 117?
Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc
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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated Linda, I do fuss over the tomatoes! :-) I got my user name changed. I think I was doing it wrong before! Thanks for the infor Dave. Jennie
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