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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
Planting in Zone 5, an experiment
Posted by jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Alright JR. Have a home run ! Most of your varieties are not familiar to me. Maybe they are available for the big guys. But I am growing Big Beef, (op + F1, one of each) for the first time. I have heard so much positive about it t...
Which screen to use building enclosed tomato cage?
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
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eagles_barnUpdated To Labradors: Are you urban or rural? What quadrant of the U.S. do you live? Describe the hole? Armadillos most often dig a small golf ball sized hole that is somewhat cone shaped like their head. Sometimes they can dig somet...
Tomato seedlings getting brown tips and leaf roll
Posted by elia12978
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Agree. Leaf tip burn is classic symptom of excess nitrogen. Need to read the label. Leaf roll/curl is also a symptom of excess nitrogen and of inconsistent soil moisture levels. Dave
Hardening off early
Posted by Vince (8) Kemper
13 Comments
digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated I understand that, Sey. What I'm talking about is the "cold turkey" approach. <They look a little droopy since they went from 70 degrees to a cool 45 with a little rain last night. > From 70+ degrees zapped to 45 ...
Straw vs. Hay for mulch around tomotoes
Posted by Don Reich
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated <Basically I would be worried about any potential pesticides if I don't know where its coming from. Or is that not something typically used in straw?> Herbicides is more of a concern than pesticides. Longer lasting and more...
Organic way to get rid of aphids?
Posted by catman529(6b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I would like to add a point here: DO NOT expect to get rid of aphids in one application/shot. Aphids have more than one stage of life besides being tough. I will continue with light treatment with jet spray until i don't see them...
Brown Tomatoes = .. Black + Purple + Brown
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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rhoder551 zone 9b-10Updated I'll try your spacing... I really want to squeeze them all in. I've already let go of the Hillbilly but gave it to someone who I'm sure I can get at least one tomato from so I can save the seeds. Black prince... I grew it once...
How many tomato seeds do you prefer to start? (ratio)
Posted by mlissca(9b)
28 Comments
bragu_DSM 5Updated I usually plant 8 seeds in four cells. I will pick the strongest and keep two. The others go to friends or the FM. I've already got plenty of orders so will have no problem getting rid of them. I'll also have extras for our annual...
Has anyone grown/tasted Indigo Rose?
Posted by KCKook
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mewheeUpdated More info on Indigo Rose : http://blog.gardeners.com/2013/06/purple-tomatoes/
Big Boo-Boo! On Red Robins
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated Update! I gave up on them and trimmed them all back so that I could keep them alive, except two plants that I gave to our secretary at the shop. She put them in a very sunny window in her office. I don't have a sunny window at ho...
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