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October 26, 2016 | #2027 |
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Kay - Yes, Beauty King one got mixed up. Looking forward to trying it.
ICD/Painted Pink - Thanks for the info. I have several of each. Painted Pink is just starting to produce fruits. The plants look so similar to each in growth habit. I'm liking that ICD tomatoes are bigger than I originally expected. If it tastes anywhere as good as PP, I psyched. Next summer will start ICD and SunGold before August 15th. ----- Ginny - Exactly - I bet I bent the stem too much making the angle up. Were those pictures you posted yesterday of the plants that stayed out in the storm? Amazing if it is. ----------- Marsha - Great job on your plant sale. The 2 plants I got from the swap have buds on now. |
October 26, 2016 | #2028 |
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Thanks Barb. Which ones did you take from the swap. I am growing a seedling of Queen Marbena, I think I will try that special plant in my new 7 gallon root pouch. I love it already, and I haven't even tried it out yet.
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October 26, 2016 | #2029 |
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Barb,
I tried doing one of the teenagers in one of my 7 gallon swc pots and the stem bent too much and cracked. I was trying to show a neighbor that had pots like that how they could bury more of the stem but it was too tight of a turn so they didnt end up doing it. I tossed that plant because it was totally broken. Yes those are the hurricane plants. This is going to sound funny but I have new neighbors on the south side of my camper. They have a really nice Airstream which is a beautful camper but it is small. So their camper doesnt block the sun like my old neighbors camper did. So my plants are in a prime sunny spot that is out of the wind. They are loving it. Other winters I either had to have them in a shadier spot out of the wind or in a sunny spot with relentless winds. They seem to be growing really well and making up for lost time. Its been so dry and warm so they probably think its spring... lol. Ginny Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk |
October 26, 2016 | #2030 |
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Barb,
Even though my plants have bounced back, the hurrican set them a month behind. They are just now starting to have the amount of blossoms they had when the storm hit. And I was a month later getting down here than i had planned... so two months behind. Hopefully they will do ok when it gets cold and shorter days. Ginny Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk |
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October 26, 2016 | #2032 | |
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October 26, 2016 | #2033 | |
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But, what about starting some in May for a Florida Summer Heat Garden? It would be nice to have a few Cherries during the summer for salads. Probably a need for some shade. Maybe shade cloth or an area with afternoon shade and heavy mulch to keep the soil moist. Also a smaller plant that would work well in a container without the need for tall stakes and an indeterminate, so one doesn't have all the tomatoes at once. Any thoughts about this? Also, what varieties may work best? Larry |
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October 26, 2016 | #2034 | |
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Also, it was from a cutting so hadn't been 'tired' from pumping out fruit for months. ----- I preordered some seeds from Fred Hempel (Artisan seeds) that is suppose to have a very long shelf life. I thought if I could get production somewhat late, could have fresh tomatoes most of the summer. Tomato is called Green Bee. Problem is seeds won't be available until Feb so pretty much excludes growing until 2018. I don't think I would grow these for the fall season as the only thing that really appeals to me is long shelf life in the summer. Garden Gem had long shelf life too; weeks but Green Bee sounds like it could approach > 6 weeks. ---- Actually I think determinates would work better for the experiment. I would just stagger sowing them. Another option is the "HEAT" tomatoes....start them in March so by May they would be at their optimal health/vigor and not tired. So if they set in May/Late May/early June, tomatoes should be ready to eat until mid-August. Another thought is the Micros and just bring them inside. |
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October 26, 2016 | #2035 | |
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I took a Solar Flare and the one that is also called Raspberry Miracle. I randomly picked up RM and looked it up when I got home. Seems like a good choice. Both are in EB but paired with other tomatoes. BTW - ALL my EB are doing well this year. === Remember to elevate the RP; I had much better results after doing that. Could be air pruning from every side. Also no fear of overwatering. === Did you make the little sacks for the lettuce seeds? I want to try that too. === Any fruit on Enjoya yet? -- I have one or two with the funky leaf cut out too. |
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October 26, 2016 | #2036 | |
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October 26, 2016 | #2037 |
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"the little sacks for the lettuce seeds"
What are you talking about? Please share. thanks
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October 26, 2016 | #2038 |
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Marsha, lets hope someone will get the same fruits with stripes from Enjoya.
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