The EarthTainer "Farm" Photo Update - May 19 (pics)

[rnewste]

About 3 weeks since my last update. Cold and (un)typically rainy for N. California this time of year. Anyway, the "Farm" continues to make progress:



Paul Robeson is now 65 inches tall with prolific flowering:



Danko is my lead fruitset producer with more than 10 now visible:



Bloody Butcher has multiple fruitset:



With even Japanese Black Trifele getting into the act:



The Fertilizer trials are showing early differences in plant growth, but too early to weigh in on which brand is the winner. Identical Goose Creek with Brand "A" in the 'Tainer on the left, and Brand "B" in the right 'Tainer:



Again, Brand "B" Goose Creek in the 'Tainer on the left, and Brand "C" fertilizer in the 'Tainer on the right:



I think it is apparent that Brand "C" is taking the lead in plant growth and vigor.

The Bell Peppers that I over-wintered and cut back a few weeks ago are re-growing nicely, and I think I will do the same again next Season, as they are showing blossoms already in mid-May:



My NuMex Heritage 6-4 Peppers (from mdvpc) are now starting to flower:



Corn is growing more than one inch per day, even with this crummy weather:



Starts every 2 weeks should keep me in sweetcorn from mid-July on through the Fall:



So, in spite of the poor weather, life is good down on the "Farm":



Raybo

[matertoo]

Looking Good. Keep up the good work and post often.

Happy Matering,

Paul

[Gobig_or_Gohome_toms]

looking good Ray thanks for the updates love to see it. I will post pics from my last friday plant out in the next few days, pics are always enjoyed.

Craig

[Talon1189]

Great Photos Ray...........Most of us are somewhat jealous Keep posting those images for us all to learn from...........Gotta luv dem dar tomatoes

[veggie babe]

things are looking great on the farm. I think everyone's experiencing weird weather this year.
Take care,

Neva

[Wargamer777]

Excellent. Have you previously revealed the Brand A, B and C fertilizers? ;-)

[rnewste]

Wargamer,

I am trialing a variety of tomato fertilizers this Season including: Fox Farms Peace of Mind, Osmocote, EB Stone, "Old" Tomato-tone, "New" Tomato-tone, Tomaten Dunger, BEST 15-15-15, etc. It is way too early to draw any conclusions, so check back in the August timeframe when I have some meaningful data to post.

Raybo

[Timmah!]

Awesome looking plants! Have you considered or are you using a mix of equal parts old & new TT for a test bed/container?

[rnewste]

Originally Posted by Timmah!

Have you considered or are you using a mix of equal parts old & new TT for a test bed/container?

For all of the other tomato plants in the "Farm" that are not in the fertilizer trials, I have indeed done a 50/50 mix of the "Old" and "New" Tomato-tones in order to extend out my supply of the "Old" as long as possible. In doing this, I should be in good shape for the next 4 years (until Ami figures out a way to export Tomaten Dunger to the States).

Raybo

[Timmah!]

Well, I'm still searching the local nurseries & other possible sources for remaining old formula product; will let you know if I find any, if you're interested.