Growing Tomatoes Forum

Posted by jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B) April 7, 2015

jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Got a early start this year with our high tunnel tomatoes. Planted on St. Patricks Day. I will be staking and weaving soon.

Juliet Grape Tomato

Posted by dirtygardener73(9a) May 17, 2010

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green_go (Canada, Ontario, z 5a)(5A)Updated April 5, 2015 I use Juliet for canning whole tomatoes - thanks to their thick skin, they stay whole and don't go mushy in jars. Long-lasting, disease-resistant plants and very productive too.

Question about growing and seed-saving of heirlooms

Posted by garystpaul(4) April 4, 2015

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daninthedirt(Cent TX; HZ10, Sunset z30, USDA z8a)Updated April 5, 2015 Well, I guess genetic variants that are less suited to the locale will fail to thrive, and fail to yield seeds for the next year. Of course, if genetic variants are that common, you're going to get them every year, and seeds from ...

Rabbit Manure for Tomatoes

Posted by DrMario March 23, 2015

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chickencoupeUpdated April 4, 2015 I don't compost my rabbits, but what if someone did? What would it matter? If it's fully decomposed, it's fully decomposed. Even a cold compost becomes pathogen-free if allowed to sit long enough. Of course, one would need to ...

they stopped growing

Posted by krdavison April 3, 2015

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bragu_DSM 5Updated April 3, 2015 Seed starting mix is for seed starting. Potting soil has extra goodies/nutes that seed starting mix doesn't have. Most nursery employees are there for a paycheck, and have little actual knowledge of life in the garden. Their exper...

How many Tomato Plants can I put in this planter?

Posted by dragon49(6 NY) March 31, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated April 3, 2015 <Are you stating that when I plant tomatoes in the ground, the roots go downward, more than 10 inches?> Heavens yes. I have dug up (when you pull them you never see all the length) plants with 3' long roots and even then ve...

Red Robin, Snow Fairy, Tiny Tim in indoor hydroponics

Posted by delaware(Z7 DE) March 30, 2015

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LabradorsUpdated April 3, 2015 I have grown Red Robin and found it was a good producer of edible tomatoes. This was during the winter, when conditions aren't optimum for great taste. I grew Tiny Tim once, but thought it was rather acidic. Linda

Tomatoes and Okra

Posted by tee510(9) March 7, 2009

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Tracy HurshUpdated April 2, 2015 In NE OK, the sun gets hot. Tomatoes won't produce flowers once the temp reaches above 85. Planting okra to block high sunlight/heat can prolong the fruiting of the tomatoes.

Seedless tomatoes

Posted by sonnyside April 1, 2015

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barrie2m_(6a, central PA)Updated April 1, 2015 I've grown Sweet Seedless for a few years now and I'm impressed with it on a number of levels. They come early and hang in there all season long. Flavor is reasonably good. Fruits are mostly in the 8 oz. Range although some are l...

Supermarket Tomato Plants III

Posted by garf_gw December 26, 2014

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suncitylindaUpdated March 31, 2015 If there were not any mods before on Garden Web, surely there are not any now. No worries, it would appear you have the thread all to yourself now. Enjoy.

Are You Germinating Yet ?

Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1) February 7, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 31, 2015 Today I separated my 3/1/15 sown seedlings. Now I have close to 40 inside and about 15 outside in the hoop and cold frame. My last sprout is Kumato, just germinated yesterday. Seysonn

Love San Marzano Redorta

Posted by ikea_gw July 29, 2012

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Creek-side(5)Updated March 31, 2015 Thanks for the tip. I managed to get some from Seeds From Italy.

Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato

Posted by hudson___wy(3) March 30, 2015

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goodground(z6 NJ)Updated March 30, 2015 Jealous! Feel like I'm a season behind...

Cost effective hydroponic media for 5 gallon DIY dutch bucket

Posted by miguelngel March 30, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated March 30, 2015 Please check the search digdirt linked to and you will get many ideas on what sort of hydroponic system is best for you if you go soilless. Hydroponic systems are generally more expensive to set up[ and operate than growing in con...

Pinetree Garden Seed Company for Cuostralee

Posted by matthias_lang March 28, 2015

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matthias_langUpdated March 29, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I have been satisfied with other purchases I've made through Pinetree in the past. And I'm aware that those who grow for supplying seed to retailers are limited. I do not know whether Pinetree is known to...

Baby tomatoes with yellowing leaves

Posted by libraryannie March 28, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 29, 2015 You are also seeing some interveinal chlorosis and it is in the older leaves. That is usually indicative of magnesium deficiency. When plants are deficient in Mg. It's possible your soft water and the salts it may contain have ...

Supermarket Tomatoes 4

Posted by garf_gw February 2, 2015

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garf_gwUpdated March 29, 2015 I pulled the plants from tub 2 and planted one batch 4 plant into tub 2 after adding some fertilizer. Now to see what happens when summer really hits.

Solo Cups vs Ribbed Pots

Posted by hoosier40 6a Southern IN March 28, 2015

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grubby_AZ Tucson Z9Updated March 28, 2015 You're showing tomatoes. If you suspect bound up roots, just plant the thing deeper. It'll grow more roots wherever a stem is in contact with dirt. I too plant like the first wave is doomed to die because it's too early, holding s...

Repotting tomato seedlings - use regular potting mix or orchid mix?

Posted by jennieboyer(8) March 15, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 28, 2015 The only thing that I thing makes a difference when it comes to starting/germinating seeds, if the structure. In a finer soil seeds will have a better contact AND the soil won't dry up quickly. I have been using the same potting ...

Need Help with Hydroponic Tomatoes

Posted by hawkeyext(6b) March 12, 2015

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safwat zakiUpdated March 28, 2015 I agree with all wat said about the amount of watering recommendations and the kind of medium should be used in different situations I also would recommend to use a magnifier to check out tomato leaves for possible red mites spide...

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