General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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October 26, 2014 | #16 | |
Tomatovillian™
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I still believe that my plants will weather a non-dosing of start-up lime, due to that buffer layer of compost that I put at the top. However, I just needed an option, should things quickly go south. |
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November 4, 2014 | #17 | |
Tomatovillian™
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November 4, 2014 | #18 | |
Tomatovillian™
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November 4, 2014 | #19 |
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The only SWC I ever saw in real life the tomatoes had BER.
The lady had no idea what was the matter with her maters. I told her what it was and that was about it. She did say she had been letting it dry out too much. I have no idea what to do with an SWC. |
November 5, 2014 | #20 | |
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That is so not true. Compost is very well draining and is well documented to prevent root rot. Also as many forget I guess? Peat IS compost! And one should use composted bark too. Manure compost is OK, just be careful. Too much peat in many mixes is the problem, not manure compost. http://horttech.ashspublications.org.../1/61.full.pdf The Brits know how to garden, best gardens in the world! http://www.hillsidenurserycentre.com...10l-2683-p.asp Last edited by drew51; November 5, 2014 at 05:31 AM. |
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November 5, 2014 | #21 | |
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Some people dump all kinds of things into their SWCs and that can work really well until it doesn't. Last edited by Sun City Linda; November 5, 2014 at 09:52 AM. |
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November 5, 2014 | #22 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somis, Ca
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Interesting reading...it is funny how internet forum gardening experts (I recognize some here from other places) can totally disagree on procedures/routines for their gardens. There are many "tried and tested" ways to garden...and then some people have their "secret tricks". I find it is best to get most information from professional sources...and over time your own "secret tricks" will appear.
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