How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
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heirl00m
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How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
So I used a battery powered saw which vibrates like crazy to pollinate my blossoms, and there were plumes of pollen everywhere. Now my Cowlick's Brandywine has 9 tomatoes on the lowest truss. What's the best way to manage this cluster to keep it from becoming a cluster?
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worth1
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
Try to support the cluster with something.
Worth
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
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You might as well be arguing with a cat.
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
You can't argue with a closed mind.
You might as well be arguing with a cat.
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Mark_Thompson
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
That’s the awesomest truss I’ve ever seen
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bower
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
Nice! 
I see they have already some support from the branching, but Worth is right - tie them up and support them so nothing breaks as they grow... Be careful, you don't want to pick a green one by accident. 
I see they have already some support from the branching, but Worth is right - tie them up and support them so nothing breaks as they grow... Be careful, you don't want to pick a green one by accident. AgCan Zone 5a/USDA zone 4
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EdieJ
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
To me, I see a pan of fried green tomatoes waiting to happen 
North Central AL (mountains)
Zone 7
Zone 7
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PlainJane
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
Wow, lucky you. Pantyhose to the rescue!
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MissS
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
Yes I agree with PlainJane. Pantyhose are great for supporting trusses of tomatoes.
Your plant sure liked your chainsaw!
Your plant sure liked your chainsaw!
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root_grow
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
They look fantastic! But I'm still stuck on the power saw to pollinate blossoms. How did you do that, exactly?
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Nan6b
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Re: How to manage a super truss of large fruit?
without the blade.
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heirl00m
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