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Wanting to expand my tomato horizons. Opinions about varieties?

Posted by asm198 - Zone 6a (MO) February 11, 2015

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asm198 - Zone 6a (MO)Updated February 22, 2015 That's exactly what I was running into, Seysonn, information overload. I once spent nearly 6 months researching DVD players before I settled on one, so I have a tendency to over research things. In any case, it's settled, I've or...

Nine days from March and we are freezing!

Posted by Helen Zone 6 Ohio February 19, 2015

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hoosier40 6a Southern INUpdated February 22, 2015 nugrdnnut, January was colder last year but February has been colder this year, at least east of the Rockies. For this area, last Feb. averaged 5 degrees below normal, but this year so far it's about 9 degrees below normal and t...

new vars for 2015

Posted by bragu_DSM 5 December 30, 2014

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suncitylindaUpdated February 21, 2015 I love Jaune Flamme. LOVE LOVE LOVE. I grew it this fall thru mild Winter and processed all the seed out of one of the largest tomatoes. Dense planted them and now am separating them to give away to the unenlightened! I need t...

tomato varieties

Posted by hibiscusfan -Northwest Ohio(5 northwest Ohio) February 21, 2015

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hibiscusfan -Northwest Ohio(5 northwest Ohio)Updated February 21, 2015 Thanks for all your help.

re-using potting soil

Posted by harry57 January 24, 2015

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daninthedirt(Cent TX; HZ10, Sunset z30, USDA z8a)Updated February 21, 2015 I have to assume that hydrogen peroxide, or a bath in hot water, will also destroy any microbes in the soil, good or bad. In fact, the hot water will probably rinse out chemical nutrients as well. I'm not clear on this, but I don'...

Seed Sarting Results...

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 24, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated February 21, 2015 thanks for the confidence S. I actually planted a second round of seeds that germinated 100%. As my dad used to say..."I am a little bit proud". haha. My exuberance is leading to way too many plants...a good thing. My pe...

How's the weather ? (2014) [Part II]

Posted by daniel_nyc(7a) October 7, 2014

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated February 20, 2015 Daniel, where are you ? We need a new thread ! Hello ! Seysonn

Tomato Seedling Water

Posted by nickrosesn February 20, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated February 20, 2015 Good point Rodney. I can also tell by the weight of the pot if it needs watering. It is amazing how much a difference few oz of water can make But the top of my pots are mulched with pine bark or there is a lot of perlite that doe...

A variety that is an improvement over Fourth of July?

Posted by prairiemoon2 z6 MA February 19, 2015

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prairiemoon2 z6 MAUpdated February 20, 2015 Thanks Linda, I’ll look for that one. Dave, if that is the case, then I should be asking, what is the most productive, best tasting tomato? I’ve read a lot of people rave over Cherokee Purple but say it’s not very productive, so i...

Seduced by Bonnie's

Posted by lucillle February 19, 2015

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lucillleUpdated February 19, 2015 I got Better Boy, Cherokee Purple, Homestead, and 'Bonnie Grape TamiG'. From seed I started Sweet 100 and Blondkopfchen. Can plant in 3 weeks. This year the fluorescent setup is on a rolling Metro shelf, I can unplug and remove...

Two oxheart tomato plants different fruit

Posted by map4455 January 22, 2015

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DeebyUpdated February 19, 2015 I grew Red Robin for the first time last season. One plant was absolutely wonderful-great little tomatoes with a beefsteak flavor. But one plant turned out to be cherry sized fruits that were deeply pleated and very sour. So now...

Looking for Merced Tomato Seeds

Posted by wheelterrapin1945 January 11, 2009

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Maggie's Garden SeedsUpdated February 19, 2015 I'm back, or you can e mail me at maggiesseeds@aol.com :)

So it begins

Posted by centexan254 zone 8 Temple, Tx January 21, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated February 18, 2015 THat sounds great, Nate. I am germinating my first batch of 8 varieties. The rest I will start end of FEB. That will be roughly 6 weeks to plant out time. Seysonn

galapagos island

Posted by bragu_DSM 5 February 18, 2015

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bragu_DSM 5Updated February 18, 2015 yes: 2 die 4 … that's what the fla seed provider said … we'll see. i have about 8 types of cherry toms i am testing, along with the sweet 100s, which come up vol, and never make it in to the house.

Amish Paste/San Marzano/Plum tomatos...best storage method

Posted by lostinit February 18, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated February 18, 2015 Agree. it is a common practice and often discussed over on the Harvest Forum (the canning and preserving forum here) and on the Cooking forums. You'll also find discussions there on the higher quality and flavor of sauce that co...

Will tomato seedlings regrow after being cut?

Posted by ferroplasm Zone 7b February 16, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated February 16, 2015 Agree they may and likely will IF you leave some of the leaves/nodes on the cut stem. Just like when doing clone cuttings, the mother plant will develop new growth from the node just below the cut. But cutting below the cotyledons...

Riesentraube

Posted by PupillaCharites(FL 9a) February 14, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated February 16, 2015 Thanks Carolyn, interesting histories always make it more fun to grow a variety, and I'll be sure to watch for both billie-goats and trolls that try to nibble on my baby goat Riesentraubes ;-) I see now that some (like yourself) w...

In Preparation for Spring Planting

Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1 February 14, 2015

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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated February 15, 2015 Helen, .. that is like planting tomato's cousin, Potato. That is good if you are planting in a row. Talking about Spring Training: Today (Mon, Feb 16) we are going to have an incredible weather, SUNNY and high reaching 60F. So I a...

Starting seed?

Posted by kyledonihoo February 5, 2015

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kyledonihooUpdated February 15, 2015 They have all germinated now doing good. Planted in solo cups about half full will add more soil as they grow taller to encourage stronger plants and roots. Got about 60 under the lights now. Cherokee chocolate, cherokee purple...

Happy Valentines Day !!

Posted by hudson___wy(3) February 14, 2015

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hudson___wy(3)Updated February 15, 2015 Haha - Deborah - yes, pleasant sight for me too - have you planted any tomato seeds - as of yet - for this season? We decided to try the supposedly "fail proof" seed starter trays - not that we have had problems sprou...

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