Growing Tomatoes Forum

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 ...

What's your favorite Round Red Tomato?

Posted by lovestogarden January 9, 2015

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 11, 2015 And who was the person who introduced Druzba in the US? Yes, me, read thelink below and it gets another vote from me as well. ( smile) But there are others , round red ones only now, that I like and they might include: Bulgarian T...

Anyone know any history/info/origin of Pink Ruffled Tomato?

Posted by seedtraderyandex January 10, 2015

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 11, 2015 As you can see from the link at the bottom I was the one who introduced that variety to the US after getting the seeds from Norbert in France in 1992 after a huge trade between four of us and Norbert. What I think is that it's yet...

Tomato grafting

Posted by grow_life(6A OH) January 10, 2015

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digdirt2Updated January 10, 2015 Here is a link to many other threads here on the same subject matter and questions. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Grafting rootstock

Tiny Tim Fruiting

Posted by eurolarva(z4 MN) July 11, 2012

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zark97(5b)Updated January 10, 2015 I believe 2014 was the first time I grew Tiny Tims. Started the seed in late January.. Got a few toms off them while still indoors in early spring. Planted them with other toms in raised beds. They kept making more tomatoes as the...

Brandywine 2014

Posted by barbararose21101 January 9, 2015

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labradors_gwUpdated January 10, 2015 It's gorgeous, it's tasty, and it weighed a pound and a half! Too bad it fruits in January, as it would be frozen in the north (LOL). Linda

WANTED: Heirloom tomato seed trade

Posted by christacharlene(6) August 15, 2014

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clara199Updated January 10, 2015 I have some black krim from russia...not a lot but some seeds

What's your favorite red cherry tomato?

Posted by lovestogarden January 7, 2015

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lovestogardenUpdated January 9, 2015 Thanks everyone! It looks like Sweet Million and Sweet Baby Girl are the favorites so one of those for sure.

Cosmonaut Volkov?????

Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV) January 2, 2015

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christacharlene(6)Updated January 8, 2015 I grew it last year and I liked the taste but production wasn't great for me. I wouldn't let my opinion of production be a deciding factor for you though! Production can vary year to year for me. Most of my plants had diseases las...

Gold Medal = Ruby Gold?

Posted by smithmal January 7, 2015

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carolyn137(z4/5 NY)Updated January 8, 2015 Seeds for Ruby Gold are sold separately and there are quite a few who still list it in the SSE Yearbooks and one of them is a long time friend of mine. See thelink below andnote that Tania also gives a link to Gold Medal. I didn't...

How does Bonnie grow 'em chunky?

Posted by bcfromfl(z8a NW FL) December 26, 2014

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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated January 8, 2015 I'm going to go back and read up on all the great tips. But I wanted to put in my two pennies too. I usually get rather healthy seedlings. I start out with a 2x2 pot. Then when the first true leaves really show, plant deep into a ...

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