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Are You Germinating Yet ?
Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated 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
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Creek-side(5)Updated Thanks for the tip. I managed to get some from Seeds From Italy.
Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato
Posted by hudson___wy(3)
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goodground(z6 NJ)Updated Jealous! Feel like I'm a season behind...
Cost effective hydroponic media for 5 gallon DIY dutch bucket
Posted by miguelngel
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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated 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
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matthias_langUpdated 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
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated 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
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garf_gwUpdated 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
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grubby_AZ Tucson Z9Updated 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)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated 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)
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safwat zakiUpdated 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...
What is wrong with this leaf?
Posted by dragon49(6 NY)
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goodground(z6 NJ)Updated Not familiar with your soil or know the percentage of ingredients but would be concerned about moisture and water needs. Share pic of bag if you can. Also, clay pots are heavier probably making it trickier to see what's going on a...
Tomato clips
Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Ok. I see now. They are useful if you are using "STRINGING" support system. Good to know. Seysonn
Container size for tomatos
Posted by jrh02139
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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated Seysonn, growing in containers takes some work up front the first year. But for me is so much less work in the long run than in the ground. And no weeding, YEAH! And I have so much more control of the plants environment. I have t...
T-5 Grow light question on seedlings that just germinated
Posted by thebutcher(6b (Philadelphia area))
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Ed, so T8 bulbs are 34w . I was off by 2w.. I am running 3 units now { 34 x 2 x 3 =204w , x 16 hrs = 3.26 kwhr per day). Cost is less than a cup of coffee at StarBuck's . Seysonn
New To Me .. Big Beef
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Thanks a LOT , Gary. I checked the location. It is about 40 miles drive each way. For one plant it is not economical (gas and $6.50 for gallon size plant). I, ll wait for the BBS and other nurseries at plant out time. Thanks again...
What is a good source for heirloom tomato seeds in Canada?
Posted by lemonbasil
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated If you can mail order from US, I recommend Sample Seeds Shop.com. Most of their seeds packets cost $1.25 to $1,50 and shipping is also very reasonable. That is where I got some of my seeds.. Next best thing to SASE. Seysonn
Turbo-Tomato Mulch (Red Plastic) From Gurneys
Posted by andrew_swmo(6 SW MO)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Plastic mulch (black or red/pink) is mostly effective early in the season that plants are small and don't shade much. But ones they get bigger the solar altitude is higher and plants shade most of the bed and very little direct su...
Should I grow white tomatoes?
Posted by shijitake
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shijitakeUpdated I have a big yard, the issue is money. Also our soil is very poor.
Overwhelmed with tomato variety options, need some help choosing...
Posted by stringz(6a / HZ5(OH))
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stringz(6a / HZ5(OH))Updated And thanks to everyone who has contributed!
Tell apart a Cherokee Purple and Black from Tula?
Posted by brandon_the_random(7b)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Hi PC, Yes I agree . Plant's physical attributes, growth habit might tell more than the fruits. Though BFT's fruit shape is described as "fattish round". I thinks CP fruits are not that round and can be oblate and not...
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