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Brandyboy seeds finally at local HD and what is brandyboy red?

Posted by Melissa(5b, Sunset zone 42, CNY) January 19, 2015

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 20, 2015 When I was checking the racks, I was JUST looking for Brandy Boy, nothing else. And as soon as found it, I grabbed one pack and left. Here is what I've got. Seysonn

Which tomatoes for canning.

Posted by feldon(z7 WA) January 19, 2015

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 20, 2015 I make some spaghetti type sauce (general pasta use). For that reason I just use whatever I have. But if I were to can whole tomatoes then I would go with plump type, San Marzano types which are smaller and have more meat than jui...

should I cut out the 2 smaller tomato plants in the picture?

Posted by danmac0710 January 13, 2015

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yardenman(z7 MD)Updated January 19, 2015 I run into a lot of people who don't know the difference between wet and dry manure as applied to plants. We here, do. Many new gardeners don't. ;)

Janet's Jacinthe Jewel

Posted by reginald_317 January 13, 2015

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donnamarienjUpdated January 18, 2015 I saw it at Dave's, as well, listed as "Janet's Jewel," and I was confused... but that happens often. Thanks for the info. I just want to label the seeds correctly and offer them with their proper name when the time come...

How are Sungold seeds produced?

Posted by redisland_greenthumb(5b) July 22, 2010

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated January 18, 2015 "I am skeptical of the method that commercially produce "F1" seed (mass production) ... Example F1, F2 ,...Fn all are "HYBRIDS". In that sense, everything is a hybrid, because you are saying it is the resu...

Sugar Drop tomato

Posted by sheltieche September 28, 2013

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fxefUpdated January 17, 2015 Is the Sugar Drop (two words) yellow in color and the Sugardrop (one word) red in color?

Varieties for the Swamps of the South East (Miami)

Posted by garf_gw January 11, 2015

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garf_gwUpdated January 17, 2015 Liz Burt also did well for me one year. Everglades is always a good bet here. I think if I could beat the spider mites, I would do well.

Mini dwarf tomato plants

Posted by BrokenThumb November 10, 2014

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated January 15, 2015 An update on my Red Robins. I moved them to Solo cups a few day's after Christmas. They took off, I think they like the new potting soil (MG) a lot better! I have been moving the lights up every other day. I need to move them into...

mandarin tomato?

Posted by shane11 January 14, 2015

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 15, 2015 THe name Madarin Cross does not mean it's an F1 hybrid, and it was stable when Takii released it in 1964 as you can see from my link to Tania's website. Perhaps Gary just assumed it was a hybrid b'c Cross was part of the name. Had...

TwinHerder tomato questions

Posted by harry57 January 9, 2015

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harry57Updated January 15, 2015 TwinHerder, wow, tracking it down to the roots! Sounds like some sort of CSI tomato investigation you had going on!! Actually no, the BER didn't just occur in the smaller pots. In fact I think the first one to show any BER was on ...

Great advice for growing tomatoes

Posted by TomatoGrowingExpert7 January 10, 2015

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yardenman(z7 MD)Updated January 14, 2015 Grubby Me, I've visited discussion sites where people say things like that very seriously. I don't even blink twice anymore... ;)

Peat Pellets-tomato seeds

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 14, 2015

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fireduck(10a)Updated January 14, 2015 There are a few ways to cross the river...some use a canoe, and some use an ocean liner. haha. thanks to all!

Replacement for Jetsetter?

Posted by galinas(5B) January 12, 2015

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated January 13, 2015 I grew Siletz and Matina (as suggested above) in 2014. MATINA: A vigorous indet. Early -Mid season. Round red fruits, 1- SILETZ: Determinant compact: Early .. Fruit size 5 -7 oz. I will grow Siletz again but Matina is not coming b...

Seed Starting Advice

Posted by fireduck(10a) January 12, 2015

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zeuspaul(9b SoCal)Updated January 13, 2015 I don't use a dome nor a heat mat and no lights. The result is a healthy stocky plant. First I soak in a bowl and change the water once or twice a day. When I see the beginning of a sprout I carefully plant them one each to a thre...

Yellowing leaves

Posted by crayc January 12, 2015

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yardenman(z7 MD)Updated January 13, 2015 We will want to know the results.

Grafting Heirloom Tomatoes

Posted by yardenman(z7 MD) January 5, 2015

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yardenman(z7 MD)Updated January 13, 2015 I ordered it from Trade Winds. Thank you so much for finding it.

South west flirida winter tomatos

Posted by Irie.Island.Farmer January 13, 2015

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PupillaCharites(FL 9a)Updated January 13, 2015 heirloom from Oaxaca Mexico called "Coyote" It is claimed not to be an heirloom, but rather growing wild in Veracruz, Mexico. Sounds like a good thing to go check out and see if there is more to the story. PC This post w...

What tomato is this

Posted by unclebobl January 12, 2015

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 12, 2015 No way IMO to tell anything until it ripens up and even then the chances are low that anyone could ID it. But if it were me I'd go back to the person who was resposible for the varieties being grown in the school garden and ask th...

Largest number of container tomatoes

Posted by bragu_DSM 5 January 11, 2015

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grow_life(6A OH)Updated January 12, 2015 Not all of my planned containers will be 25 gal., just for the bigger varieties. Some of them will prob. be more like 10-15 gal. I work in tree care/ landscaping and I have 5 or 6 truckloads of compost/ potting soil mix that was d...

reliable catalogs?

Posted by blue_jean_baby December 22, 2014

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grow_life(6A OH)Updated January 11, 2015 I like territorial when ordering a large amount of seed for their flat rate shipping and I have always been pleased with the quality. For trying a new variety pine tree is good for their cheap small packets. For specialty stuff I ...

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