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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...
Are my tomato plants salvageable?
Posted by realmanpwns
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated realmanpwns I did. It's the link at the bottom of my original pos &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& That is not a serious problem, I think. Just do as Dave to...
Tomato cage
Posted by walterwallen
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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated Sorry Zackey, I'm not reading things well today! It was me who didn't read the original post enough to know he did not want suggestions of cages but instructions on how to build. Do look up Texas tomato cages though. I have had ...
Varieties for the swamps of Miami, Florida
Posted by garf_gw
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garf_gwUpdated I never gardened in the north. I was born here in Miami. If I didn't let the Cubans run me out, I won't let some heat stop me.
What is most sweetest, best tasting tomato?
Posted by tammyinwv(z6/WV)
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tandrew31Updated I think Indian Stripe is excellent. It is smaller than Cherokee Purple same color and smoother shape
My tomato seedlings have burnt leaves.
Posted by realmanpwns
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated I agree with over fertilizing. MG potting mixes often has fertilizer ENOUGH for bigger plants. It should say on the package {{ No need to fertilize up to 3 months }} or something like that on the bag. Seysonn
Plastic for warming soil
Posted by garystpaul(4)
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Clear plastic is ok BEFORE planting out any thing. Otherwise the soil can get too hot for the plants roots. JMO Seysonn
Seedlings with yellow leaves: Over-watering or Under-feeding??
Posted by Katherine Rosa
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated Too much watering and probably lack of nitrogen result in yellow foliage. Seedlings need to get thirsty between watering. I water mine about every 5 days or so. And I fertilize at about 1/3 strength wit MG blue water soluble (2...
Best Tomatoes for Drying
Posted by Flowerhen(z4 Maine)
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Flowerhen(z4 Maine)Updated Thank you ! I remember this post from last year, but could not figure out how to find it again.
Supermarket Tomato Plants
Posted by garf_gw
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garf_gwUpdated Looks like my season is about over. I have 3 surviving backup plants I may plant to see what happens thru summer, but we'll see.
How to Fertilize
Posted by dragon49(6 NY)
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drew51 SE MI Z5b/6a(5b/6a)Updated I use calcium nitrate, once in awhile so no worries about calcium. Also dynamite slow release is something I like to use too. Has everything, and a good ratio of NPK too.
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