Growing Tomatoes Forum

Posted by labradors_gw January 25, 2015

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labradors_gwUpdated January 31, 2015 Ah yes! The bleach isn't that bad per se, it's the darned fumes that will get us. And now they've come out with bleaches that smell fragrant - arghhhhh! Linda

Why did ALL of my tomato plants fall over?

Posted by JadaMaria July 18, 2012

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TheNormUpdated January 31, 2015 I searched "tomatoes fell over" in Google and this page came up first. Just so happens I'm a member! Ha. As for the original post, sometimes tomatoes will shoot up tall and straight, but they are always going to flop soo...

Container size for determinate tomatoes

Posted by beachgirlonli January 12, 2015

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larryw(z6Ohio)Updated January 31, 2015 I'm only into the container growing process for vegetables one year but did apply some of the successful techniques I had learned from growing flowers. I'm no expert and am still learning but one thing I found to be of great help ...

Your Very First Tomato

Posted by Deeby January 30, 2015

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dbrown2351(5)Updated January 30, 2015 I always make a BLT heavy on the tomato.

Who is Up for some Pepper Seed trades?

Posted by goodseedcharlie January 30, 2015

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated January 30, 2015 Bumping down.

Does this look like herbicide damage?

Posted by CaraRose January 29, 2015

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CaraRoseUpdated January 30, 2015 These were the small bags (easier to handle indoors) and definitely potting mix. I'll check on coir but MG usually uses peat. The latter is what I think happened since it was an organic mix. Contaminated manure got into the mix. S...

Seed Sowing Experiment...

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 23, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated January 30, 2015 sounds good! thanks

Inexpensive light stand

Posted by bragu_DSM 5 January 29, 2015

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patrick620Updated January 29, 2015 Just to be clear, do not use an aquarium heater without it being submerged in water. It will fry and is a fire hazard.

Pepper Forum?

Posted by flowersnhens(Maine 4) January 25, 2015

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flowersnhens(Maine 4)Updated January 29, 2015 Okay, Thank you, I appreciate it !

sweet 100 vs Sweet Million

Posted by daboss2004 January 25, 2015

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sue_ct(z6 CT)Updated January 29, 2015 I also think sweet100 is sweeter. If you like sweet, I would go with that one, if not the other or actually, a different variety. I assume you like sweet if you are considering these two.

Needing a new cherry for 2015

Posted by fireduck(10a) December 26, 2014

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Peter1142(Zone 6b)Updated January 29, 2015 I grew Super Sweet 100 and Tami G last year, and they both did great. The Tami G was an extremely vigorous plant, but I think the Super Sweet 100 were tougher fruit and I don't recall a single one cracking.

Estler's Mortgage Lifter

Posted by Corgikarma(6) October 11, 2013

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keith100_gw(NY 5A)Updated January 29, 2015 Larryw , thank you for the generous offer . I have emailed you , thank you in advance. Been looking for Estlers Mortgage Lifter for two years now Keith

2015 tomato choices

Posted by Peter1142(Zone 6b) December 4, 2014

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Peter1142(Zone 6b)Updated January 29, 2015 I got the Golden Rave as my wife has had it before and it didn't give her heartburn... no other reason. We'll see! :)

wanted: wanted - crimson delight tomato

Posted by Mike Biondo January 28, 2015

Mike BiondoHello all... I am looking for some Crimson Delight tomato seed. It may also be called Missouri Crimson Delight. It is a Missouri heirloom from the late 1800's I have a good selection of pepper varieties, and tomato varieties to trade. Thanks...

Crimson Delight tomato

Posted by Mike Biondo January 28, 2015

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Mike BiondoUpdated January 28, 2015 Thanks! Yes, I have previously seen it on the Sample Seed Shop inventory page. However, I didn't think to send an email inquiring about it. Will do that... Mike

blue tomatoes - taste and ?

Posted by helenh(z6 SW MO) September 3, 2013

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green_go (Canada, Ontario, z 5a)(5A)Updated January 28, 2015 Interesting, smithmal . Mine HJB were rather sour, but definitely not bland. ThatÃ¢ÂÂs why I used them in salads with pale yellow tomato Wapsipinicon Peach (shown above) which is the same size, but sweet and completely lacks any s...

Indoor Yellow Taxi heirlooms!

Posted by goodseedcharlie January 27, 2015

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goodseedcharlieUpdated January 27, 2015 Thank You, Thank You! Yes the yellow taxi's have a nice sweet flavor to them and are a favorite around here. My kids walk around eating them like apples.

Feeding the babies...

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 26, 2015

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digdirt2Updated January 27, 2015 Fertilizing Seedlings FAQ When to feed seedlings discussions

High Tech Japanese

Posted by shuffles_gw January 25, 2015

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digdirt2Updated January 26, 2015 I would speculate that it isn't a variety name per se but just seeds from some unknown variety grown in that manner - hydroponically, under lights, in large automated factories that are often underground and in huge urban greenhou...

Seeds/sowing/lights

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 26, 2015

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 26, 2015 Yes, definitely move the sprouts away from heat mat and put them under light, at about 2" distance. You can also make an enclosure around the lite to keep them warmer . Also as an option, a 60w incandescent light can provide ...

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