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Posted by realmanpwns March 20, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 21, 2015 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 March 19, 2015

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jenniedhs_7b_ncUpdated March 20, 2015 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 March 19, 2015

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garf_gwUpdated March 20, 2015 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) March 31, 2010

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tandrew31Updated March 20, 2015 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 March 18, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 19, 2015 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) March 9, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 18, 2015 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 March 18, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 18, 2015 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) March 17, 2015

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Flowerhen(z4 Maine)Updated March 17, 2015 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 June 23, 2014

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garf_gwUpdated March 17, 2015 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) March 11, 2015

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drew51 SE MI Z5b/6a(5b/6a)Updated March 15, 2015 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.

How many cherry tomatoes can I put in one 10 gallon pot?

Posted by shijitake February 25, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 14, 2015 Let us settle at ~ nominal 20 gallons; Hehe. Deeby said:: It took about 1 1/2, 2 cubic foot bags of potting mix to fill it. 1.5 ( 2 c.f) = 3 cf >>> -3x 7.5 x 0.83 = 18.7 dry gallons Also Beeby said: I actually gave ...

Tell me your ultimate tomatoes

Posted by shijitake March 2, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated March 12, 2015 <I was asking which tomato fulfills each of those descriptions from your experience.> That's why I linked some of the previous discussions above. You'll find many discussions for each of your categories with the search and e...

Claude Brown Yellow Giant Tomato?

Posted by Stacey Breckel March 11, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 12, 2015 I check out the pictures. It looks awesome. The texture is also very meaty , nice color and fewer seeds. It looks like some of the better pineapple varieties to me. Seysonn

Which tomato would you grow?

Posted by shijitake February 27, 2015

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andyinnycUpdated March 11, 2015 shijitake, My local HD or Lowes (no longer sure which) has BrandyBoy in their Burpee seed rack. Even though Burpee had free shipping going on it was easier just to pop down to HD for the one pack I didn't order that I felt like t...

Arbuznyi

Posted by habman(5B CND) April 14, 2008

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 10, 2015 My ABRUZNYI is just germinating. When I ordered the seeds (from SSS), I had no idea that it is a black/brown/purple tomato. Now this year I will have a collection: Arbuznyi Cherokee Purple Black from Tula Japanese Black Trifele Bl...

Ran out of room under the grow lights

Posted by jenniedhs_7b_nc March 8, 2015

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ddsackUpdated March 10, 2015 Jennie, the other thing you might have done, is to run your lights 24 hrs, and rotate out half of the plants for each 12 hour session. I've never had to, but know others that have done it when faced with overflow.

Spudakee Purple vs Cherokee Purple

Posted by sidhartha0209(KY_6a) October 5, 2012

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated March 10, 2015 Interesting. Right now, according to my unofficial survey, Cherokee Purple is among TOP 5 tomatoes grown by the members of this forum. Now comes SPUDAKEE. Seysonn

Why Black Krim Tomatoes grow like that.

Posted by mmm100 March 6, 2015

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mmm100Updated March 8, 2015 Seysonn, Your advice is very useful to prevent cracking. Rodney, the fruit already picked and i love its farvor :)

You people are a bad influence

Posted by carriehelene(5 Upstate NY) February 28, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated March 7, 2015 Thanks Seysonn, In Central Florida they probably are well on their way, but I had planned optimistically the third week in March. Coastal Georgia is a walk before sunset from here and I just checked the forecast and would do the s...

What are you growing for 2015?

Posted by sarcastichousewife(4b (WI)) March 2, 2015

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JamesUpdated March 7, 2015 This is my third year gardening, and second year growing from seed. It is addicting, and makes the winter months even more painful, though starting the seedlings has been a welcome distraction. I'm trying different types to experi...

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