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Tomato stems curling downward after seaweed fertiliser application
Posted by Chirag Patnaik
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LabradorsUpdated That's very interesting that they have straightened out and look a lot healthier now. Perhaps it was the heat? Linda
Seed Starting Time
Posted by garf_gw
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john11840(z6/CT)Updated I'm a "snowbird" and plan to return to south Fla in December. I have 6 seedlings already started and hope they're not already too big to take with me by then. John A
Trying to get a 2nd season?
Posted by pennypond USDA 10 Sunset 21 CA
pennypond USDA 10 Sunset 21 CAin sunny Southern California the first season came and went a long time ago. In the past my 2nd season was always hit and miss. Your comment will be very appreciated. Here is what I have: (photos taken today) Sun Sugar and Big Beef...
The Thrill Is Gone ... 2015
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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fireduck(10a)Updated Because I now live with a shovel in my hand (I am backfilling my new raised bed)....the thrill is definitely gone!
making water soluble calcium w/ egg shells & vinegar...
Posted by ticodxb
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daniel_nyc(7a)Updated Sey wrote: > ... IFF you really think.... A soil test will replace that "think."
Costoluto Genovese - how does it behave?
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
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tony_jan5Updated I grew Costoluto Genevese for the first time this year. I agree, the tomatoes are excellent in tomato sauces with pasta, fried on toast for breakfast, and make a fantastic tomato soup as well as a really good tomato relish. They a...
Renee's Garden seeds for a Pompeii sauce tomato?
Posted by penserosa(z6 NJ)
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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated sharnyank- You should've started your own thread as your question doesn't seem to be specifically about Pompeii tomatoes. But yeah, volunteer tomato plants are common. A fruit drops to the ground and the seeds sprout next year. Ro...
what causes a tomato stem to curl like a pigs tail (pics)
Posted by cleo88(6 / MA)
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Chirag PatnaikUpdated I had this problem roughly after 6 hours of applying seaweed based fertiliser (10 ml in 2 liters. The recommended dilution was 7 ml in 1 liter). Maybe I over applied it. (Two rounds of foliar spray. Followed by soil drenching) The...
Preserving Your Tomatoes
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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chigardenlady(5b)Updated I have been looking to buy a mandolin as well.I just feel like I'm accumulating more and more kitchen tools and since I'm preserving more food, space is a commodity.lol
what's wrong with this tomato skin?
Posted by jensubzero1(z9 CA)
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jensubzero1(z9 CA)Updated thanks everyone!
Gro-Fine: Is this stuff okay to use?
Posted by popdo
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated It sounds like a good tomato fertilizer, too. (high in P and K) Sey
Raised Beds- amendments/native soil
Posted by fireduck(10a)
13 Comments
fireduck(10a)Updated Will do.
Help with yellowing tomato plant leaves?
Posted by Elizabeth S
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Elizabeth SUpdated I've done two treatments now of the miticide, and the plants have perked up considerably. The leaves are looking much healthier and the spots are disappearing on some areas. Most importantly, the plants are producing fruit again...
Grafted tomato
Posted by CrosStitching(9b)
CrosStitching(9b)Has anyone grafted a tomato or eggplant to a tropical soda Apple (solanum capsicoides)? I read an interesting article about the soda Apple having a vigorous rootstock and readily accepting grafts that fruit nearly yr round in warm...
Black From Tula , Anyone Growing ?
Posted by Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1
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Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated still going in the cool weather. Sey
help! tomato stems curling and leaves shriveling
Posted by Kelly B
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maxjohnsonUpdated When you say white spec I suspect white flies. Check under the leaves for white spots. If this is the case you might not have any hope. This year it rains nonstop in Florida and many white flies gathered to my garden. They transmi...
What are your Top 5/10 advice for a newbie ?
Posted by daniel_nyc(7a)
64 Comments
tete_a_teteUpdated Oh, and you guys who can rely on rain and sometimes don't even have to water, learn to love your fungal problems. (Only kidding.) You don't know how lucky you are with having that rain.
Weather effect on tomatoes
Posted by Grace (Sugi_C)(9a (Northern California))
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated <I am considering snipping off the 40-50 flowers at the top of each plant. There isn't enough time, I think, and hopefully that speeds the fruit along.> There is little to no evidence that removing blossoms will speed up rip...
WANTED! HIGHLY ACIDIC TOMATOES!
Posted by swede1234(4)
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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated I too say Juane Flamme. It is acidic, in a lovely light toned citric way like lemon juice, but with a much more flavorful way of a good meaty plum. It was the only keeper out of last years orange trial. They ate fresh, canned, and...
Short season/cool climate growers: ever done this?
Posted by wormgirl_8a_WA(z8 WA)
100 Comments
Seysonn_ 7b-WA/HZ1Updated The thrill is gone, babe' ! September cool weather combined with rain , drizzle high humidity taking its toll on my garden. Grey mold has become unstoppable. That is the way of life here. I have been harvesting for about 2 months...
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