Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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May 2, 2024 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,827
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Interesting raised bed issue...
I just put in 3 new raised beds, taking about 4 yards total of 'garden select' soil and 'compost' from my local landscaper supply company.
The 'garden select' soil was about 50% mulch, grrrr..., and the compost wasn't much better. Total S#%T, and I'll never get it again. So I planted everything about 3 weeks ago, maybe 4 here in zone 7. Everything got off to a great start! Tomatoes jumped up to about 1 1/2 - 2 feet, beans, carrots, spinach, arugula, lettuce, and cukes all sprouted...... ...then it all stalled! Everything stopped. Completely. It all just stopped growing. Radishes have been 1 inch tall for weeks now. Been fertilizing, watering, ect like normal. When I took a shovel to the 'dirt', it's VERY damp! The mulch/compost mixture just isn't draining like it should. Roots most likely will rot. It's bad. What would you guys recommend to help remedy my problem? Right now all I can think of is to rake the soil a little to get it to dry out but it's a foot deep! Anything I can do this year? Or just wait until next year? Thanks in advance! Greg |
May 3, 2024 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Metro Denver
Posts: 767
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I agree with letting it dry out. Would raking in some perlite help for now? So sorry this has happened to you.
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May 3, 2024 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
Posts: 3,894
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How awful! Can you dig out a few of your favourites and maybe amend one of the beds for them?
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