Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 1, 2007 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Chas SC
Posts: 70
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Calling all zone 8 and 9 er's how they growing?
We've got zone 4 and 5, and zones 6 and 7 represented, time for 8 and 9. I have 2,newly built 4' x 8' raised beds. My soil is very sandy here so better soil on top of the sand was a good idea.
I'm growing MP, CP, SG, KB, Brandy boy, German Johnson, Black Cherry, Purple Russian, Black Plum, Carbon, and Black Krim. So far for production the standout has been Black Plum. This tomato has a rich flavor but is on the mealy side but is great cooked in sauces. I have harvested some Brandy Boy (was not impressed with flavor of first few). Mariannas Peace is flowerig like crazy and is about 7' tall but not 1 fruit set. I have tried thumping, shaking, and the electric toothbrush trick, all to no avail so far. I started late with CP, SG, KB, GJ, BC, Carbon, and Black Krim since I had never even heard of them until I had already planted some hybrids. All plants are heathy so far. We haven't had much rain recently but I have installed irrigation and have mulched thickly with compost. Can't wait to try some of the newer plants that were started late. I think I have attached pics (still new to this kind of thing) probably not very good ones since I only have a camera phone. So how are yours growin? |
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