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Too Much Pollination

Last post by indysun « Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:24 am

by indysun » Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:24 am

I believe that the attached photo shows the results of Too Much Pollination ?? I used a leaf blower while I already had plenty of bees and wind ............
Many of these...

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Last post by indysun
Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:24 am
Tea Rose & Cherokee Purple Cherry

Last post by Tormahto « Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:27 pm

by Tormahto » Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:27 pm

I'd like to hear any reviews on Tea Rose (the Russian pink one) and Cherokee Purple Cherry.

But really, this is just an excuse to see if anyone has seeds of either to send...

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Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:27 pm
Seeds reconditioning

Last post by Shule « Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:50 pm
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by Barmaley » Fri Sep 04, 2020 9:17 am

I came back from a trip to Virginia and brought seeds of several varieties which I collected on the road. I bought tomatoes from several farm stands along the road and...

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Last post by Shule
Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:50 pm
Moving indoor

Last post by farmersteve « Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:37 am
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by Barmaley » Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:26 pm

The season is about to be over here in PA and I am thinking about moving one or two plants indoor. My understanding is the indeterminate tomatoes can grow forever. Can I cut...

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Last post by farmersteve
Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:37 am
Russian Purple Update

Last post by Volvo « Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:54 am
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by Volvo » Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:51 am

Well three days ago i decided this Variety had enough time on the vine and didnt think they were going to colour any more that what they had , Green Shoulder and a Brownish...

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Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:54 am
broken stem

Last post by Barmaley « Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:44 pm
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by encore » Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:34 pm

just had a stem break in half on a 10 - 12 inch plant, i put top piece in water ,will that re root so i can replant it again?--thanks---tom

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Last post by Barmaley
Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:44 pm
Natural selection and serendipity find answer to Bacterial Speck Resistance

Last post by bower « Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:19 pm
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by Ginger2778 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 10:17 am

Great article sent to me by the UF/IFAS master gardener program.

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Last post by bower
Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:19 pm
Black Cherry - is it a hybrid?

Last post by WoodSprite « Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:01 pm
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by Barmaley » Mon Aug 17, 2020 7:04 pm

I was about to start saving seeds from black cherry plant which I was very happy with but I found in a sticker from Bonnie Hybrid . At the same time Eden Brothers and some...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:01 pm
Too Much Pollination - Opps!!??

Last post by indysun « Tue Sep 01, 2020 3:44 pm
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by indysun » Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:12 pm

I got the idea to use a leaf blower to pollinate my tomato plants. I think I over did it. I used to just shake the cages or stems as I walked by. Using a blower 3 to 4 times...

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Last post by indysun
Tue Sep 01, 2020 3:44 pm
Stable H2 seeds?

Last post by Shule « Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:07 pm
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by Barmaley » Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:28 pm
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I am making sense of my first year of tomatoes growing. I found so far that hybrid tomatoes are better than heirloom. I guess there should be a reason for that or...
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Last post by Shule
Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:07 pm
Picking Fruit Before It Is Ripe

Last post by LK2020 « Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:07 pm
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by Setec Astronomy » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:38 pm
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Usually I don't have this problem, but starting about a week ago, between the birds and some nocturnal animal, my tomatoes, ground cherries, and strawberries are getting...
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Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:07 pm
question

Last post by encore « Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:23 pm
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by encore » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:43 am

i started some tomato seeds outside and they are about 5 inches or so tall now, i'm having a terrible time with whiteflies this year for some reason, problem is they are...

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Last post by encore
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:23 pm
Hybrids for hobbyists

Last post by Shule « Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:18 am
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by Barmaley » Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:58 pm
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Hello all,

I am fascinated with my new hobby - growing tomatoes. Since it is entertainment for me and not a food production (I live in the area where in a high season you...
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Last post by Shule
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:18 am
Real Purple

Last post by Shule « Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:35 am
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by Barmaley » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:51 pm

I know that some people are afraid of GMO food, however listening to scientists looks like there is not much to worry about. I like exotic tomatoes and looking for purple...

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Last post by Shule
Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:35 am
I Won't Plant Tomatoes Near My Car Again!

Last post by Growing Coastal « Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:35 am
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by peebee » Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:51 pm

I took my car in recently for an oil change and new fan belt. My mechanic called me when it was time for pickup and asked Hey do you grow tomatoes? Sure I said. Did you want...

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Last post by Growing Coastal
Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:35 am
Looking for a dwarfed Sungold like tomato

Last post by farmersteve « Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:22 am
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by farmersteve » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:29 am

I'm pretty new here so bear with me. I've been searching the seed catalogs for something similar to sungold that is more dwarfed and not so crazy in the garden. I grow mostly...

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Last post by farmersteve
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:22 am
What tomato are you impatient to have ripen?

Last post by wykvlvr « Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:02 pm
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by KathyDC » Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:09 pm
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There is ONE TOMATO that I want to ripen SO bad. It's just been hanging there growing and growing for what seems like forever now. Every day I walk my garden and give it a...
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Last post by wykvlvr
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:02 pm
More info about Pony Express tomato

Last post by ponyexpress « Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:40 am
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by ponyexpress » Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:44 am

I like growing Pony Express tomato. Discovered it when my local CSA offered it.

First off, the seeds are not that common. There's a handful of sellers that offer it and it's...

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Last post by ponyexpress
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:40 am
Red Robin - difference between the hybrid and open pollinated variety

Last post by Worg « Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:57 am
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by Worg » Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:44 am

Has anyone grown both the hybrid and the open pollinated version of the Red Robin cherry tomato? I’m wondering what the differences are in the plant, it’s habit, and it’s...

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Last post by Worg
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:57 am
Good tasting white tomatoes?

Last post by Growing Coastal « Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:12 pm
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by wykvlvr » Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:14 pm

I need some suggestions for a good tasting white tomato that takes under 90 days to mature. Extra kudos is it happens to be a potato leaf plant... A friend wants me to try...

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Last post by Growing Coastal
Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:12 pm
Identification?

Last post by MissS « Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:21 pm
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by indysun » Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:40 am

I have no idea what these speckled tomatoes are, does anyone here know? Speckled Tomato Identification.jpg

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Last post by MissS
Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:21 pm
Tundra observations

Last post by JosephineRose « Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:11 pm
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by JosephineRose » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:30 pm

Hello,

Growing Tundra for the first time this year - it is fascinating. I have 9 different tomato varieties in earthboxes on my patio, and I think Tundra stands out in...

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Last post by JosephineRose
Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:11 pm
FALL TOMATOES

Last post by MikeInCypress « Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:42 am

by MikeInCypress » Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:42 am

Yesterday I bought a SunGold & a Juliet at the local HEB. Healthy plants and only $1.49 each. Planted them in a couple of Earthboxes this morning. I had refreshed the...

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Last post by MikeInCypress
Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:42 am
Tomato spotted wilt virus

Last post by Amateurinawe « Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:28 am
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by Amateurinawe » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:00 am

Hi,

Had a large number of plants get this before I realised what it was. Then I recalled large numbers of thrips on the plants early in the month, again didn't know quite...

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Last post by Amateurinawe
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:28 am
Dull skin and pitting

Last post by Shule « Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:22 pm

by Shule » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:22 pm

What causes tomatoes to have a dull skin, without a sheen (besides genetics)? Assume the variety is supposed to have smooth, shiny skin, as most do.

Here are some affected...

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:22 pm

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