Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 29, 2015 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
Posts: 1,239
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First Post: Hello!
Have been reading some of the great articles here for quite some time and finally decided to join. I have been growing tomatoes for a long time, but recently have been getting more involved in building a large garden. Primarily grow brandy boy, Cherokee purple, and a few other odds to total about 30 plants not counting a couple of cherries.
Had a touch of early blight with 30+ inches of rain this spring making a mess of things, but only two plants affected and things are starting to shape up with color turning and picking the lower limb last/this week. The heat has been a ★★★★★★★ following heavy rain, and got some leaf roll going as well. Areas I need improve are building soil in raised beds. I live on a ball of clay and decided not to dig in. Elevated beds are easier too on my aching back (22" high). Got a beehive, but still a novice there too. Lots of other stuff going on too, but will stick to maters here. Said I needed to make a post to view pictures, always interesting in learning new things and sharing what little a do know. |
June 29, 2015 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: 2 miles south of Yoknapatawpha Zone 7b
Posts: 662
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Welcome to Tomatoville. I'm in North Mississippi. Claud
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June 30, 2015 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 602
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Welcome and enjoy the forums!
Doug |
June 30, 2015 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois, zone 6
Posts: 8,407
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Your choice of a user name cracks me up. Welcome.
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June 30, 2015 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 1,714
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Just one foot, not both?
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June 30, 2015 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NE Louisiana, Zone 8A
Posts: 1,179
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Hello and welcome to TV! I live on the Louisiana/Arkansas border.
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June 30, 2015 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
Posts: 1,239
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Thanks and looking forward to learning more. Figure it's better to learn pre-season than mid-season. Have a great day & happy picking !
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July 1, 2015 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
Posts: 4,916
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Welcome ! You have been reading a lot, now it is time to write some.
Don't be afraid to ask question, no matter what and express your opinion as well. After all this is a forum, a place to exchange views/opinions that might be clashing at times. But that should not be considered hostile and personal. BTW, I am a relatively new member here too. |
July 1, 2015 | #9 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
Posts: 1,239
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Thanks gardeneer! Have a great day !
Last edited by My Foot Smells; July 1, 2015 at 09:05 AM. |
July 1, 2015 | #10 |
BANNED FOR LIFE
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 13,333
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Welcome to Tomatoville Your Foot Smells - lol
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July 1, 2015 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas
Posts: 1,239
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Thank you, alittlesalt ! Have a great day !
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