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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 04:46 PM Original message |
Tips for growing tomatoes ? |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. One thing my dear old dad taught me to do.... I know it may sound crazy but |
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stuntcat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 07:23 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. wow cool |
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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 09:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. that is too cool -- will have to try it |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 10:30 PM Response to Reply #1 |
25. Wish I had known that a few days ago. |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 11:35 PM Response to Reply #25 |
29. I think it would probably be ok if you worked it into the dirt around |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
2. Don't water leaves during sunlight as they may burn. |
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sarge43 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 05:48 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Basil is also a good companion for tomatoes, in the ground or the skillet. n/t |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
5. In DU Groups, under Home/Family, there is a Gardening forum. |
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rurallib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-25-11 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. don' forget the mulch to keep the weeds down |
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MilesColtrane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 01:31 AM Response to Original message |
8. Use low Nitrogen fertilizer. |
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freshwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 01:47 AM Response to Original message |
9. Also plant marigolds to discourage under and above ground insect predators. |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
10. Tomatoes that are determinate will grow best in containers. |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 03:59 AM Response to Original message |
11. Pee all around in the area they are growing |
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elias49 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 06:33 AM Response to Original message |
12. I put a longish stake in the pot at planting for support. |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 10:39 PM Response to Reply #12 |
28. Also, when you plant... |
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zanana1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
13. Here's my grandfather's trick. |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 11:53 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Epsom salts do work |
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surrealAmerican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
14. The most important thing you need is a good sunny spot. |
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Grey (933 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
15. earthboxes.... |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
17. Yes one tip - make alot of friends first |
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Divameow77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
18. I have never been able to grow anything but |
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KurtNYC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
19. Thanks to all for sharing many great tips. |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
20. Beware the Tomato Cutworm |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
21. They'll need to be tied up with stakes so get some while the store still has them. |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 10:34 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. PVC pipe makes a good stake, too. |
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Xipe Totec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
22. Move south |
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AlecBGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
23. prune like there's no tomorrow |
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AlecBGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 09:58 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. p.s. |
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kimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Apr-26-11 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
27. Gardens Alive! |
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