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Marturo
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Hello from Western NC

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Post: # 111081Unread post Marturo
Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:31 pm

Hello everyone.
The wife & I have been growing Organic fruits & vegetables for 52 years & keep looking for new treats to grow.
I joined to talk & learn more about Tomato blights that plague us here in western NC.
Last season we grew Plum regale, Brandy wine, & sweet appertief.
We grew 40 pepper plants & 12 different varieties. Yet only 3 varieties' of tomatoes' due to the Blights.

Happy to be here, hope I can bring as much as I take.

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Whwoz
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Post: # 111088Unread post Whwoz
Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:04 pm

Welcome to the Junction from Down Under @Marturo . Some nice tomato slices there. Unfortunately not in a position to comment on your blights.
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AKgardener
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Sat Dec 02, 2023 5:39 pm

Welcome from Alaska! I hope you enjoy the forum.
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Post: # 111094Unread post bower
Sat Dec 02, 2023 6:16 pm

Hi Marturo. I am going to try the Plum Regal this year as well as Mountain Gem and Mountain Magic.
2023 was a nasty year for blights all around the east coast for sure, so here's hoping that 2024 is not as bad.
I'm glad you're here to share your experience!! :)

Edited to add: I am also scouting for more blight resistant tomato varieties! I got a sweet handful to try from Nicky's swap, and I've seen a few commented in the papers I've read. Hard to find documented heirlooms with resistance but a few were mentioned - Aunt Ginny's Purple and Prudens Purple come to mind as they might stand in for the Brandywine.
AgCan Zone 5a/USDA zone 4
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Post: # 111098Unread post rxkeith
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:45 pm

greetings from da U.P.
that would be the upper peninsula of michigan.
we have our own challenges growing tomatoes here some years.



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Greenvillian
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Post: # 111100Unread post Greenvillian
Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:42 pm

Welcome from the Upstate of SC! I spent many years in NC. You will enjoy the many nice folks here on the forum.
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Post: # 111105Unread post MissS
Sat Dec 02, 2023 9:41 pm

Welcome @Marturo. I'm so glad that you found us here. You sure do have a high disease pressure down there. I'm sure that you can learn more about dealing with it here.
~ Patti ~
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Post: # 111109Unread post PlainJane
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:40 pm

Welcome to the forum from North Florida @Marturo!
“Never try to outstubborn a cat.”
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Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:55 pm

Welcome to the forum! Hopefully you can come up with some answers to some of those problems you have with your tomatoes, whatever they are.
Woodbury, NJ zone 7a/7b
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Post: # 111140Unread post Cornelius_Gotchberg
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:36 am

Welcome from the well-represented America's Dairyland, @Marturo!

@bower; yer gonna LUV Mountain Magic, Jardín del Gotch Taste Test Winner 5 years running!

Tall plants that crank out beau coup sugar-sweet saladette clusters!

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Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:30 pm

Welcome to the Junction! Glad you joined us.
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Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:13 pm

@Marturo Did u ceep seeds of youre bligh resistant tomatoes?
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Post: # 112003Unread post FatBeeFarm
Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:14 am

Welcome from New Hampshire, where we also struggle with blight and disease. This is a good place to find advice and strategies!
Bee happy and pollinate freely!
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Post: # 112006Unread post GoDawgs
Tue Dec 19, 2023 6:58 am

Greetings from east central Jawja and welcome to the board. I feel your tomato problem pains. :) You've come to the right place to get help with that. ;)
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