Bill's summer garden

Dewayne mater · July 27, 2014

Bill a simply amazing haul! I always have so many questions (sorry!). Do you think any of your decrease in production is related to keeping the plants trained to 2 stems? I know that's not really a knowable thing, just wondering. I'm thinking a third factor on the large size of your fruit could be keeping them trained to 2 stems. Less energy spent on plant growth leaves more for fruit development. Just a speculation. Either way, seeing your haul certainly makes me want to try it out. I've got an absolute jungle in my dirt garden and I can't see a way to prevent that with cages. The earthtainer plants on the other hand seem to much easier to keep in line...probably their growth being somewhat limited by the amount of root space. That last photo has me thinking of trying out your method next year, so expect more questions! ;-)

Dewayne

July 27, 2014	#11
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	Bill a simply amazing haul! I always have so many questions (sorry!). Do you think any of your decrease in production is related to keeping the plants trained to 2 stems? I know that's not really a knowable thing, just wondering. I'm thinking a third factor on the large size of your fruit could be keeping them trained to 2 stems. Less energy spent on plant growth leaves more for fruit development. Just a speculation. Either way, seeing your haul certainly makes me want to try it out. I've got an absolute jungle in my dirt garden and I can't see a way to prevent that with cages. The earthtainer plants on the other hand seem to much easier to keep in line...probably their growth being somewhat limited by the amount of root space. That last photo has me thinking of trying out your method next year, so expect more questions! ;-) Dewayne