Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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July 7, 2015 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: memphis tn
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Suckers in compost
I have a few suckers that are just beginning to root. Was wondering if I can transplant them in compost before putting them in the ground? Would it be too strong for them?
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July 7, 2015 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
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It depends what the compost is made off. Too much manure, eg, can be too strong. But most compost piles are low in N and lots of volunteers grow in them. JMO
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July 7, 2015 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: memphis tn
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Gardener. My compost is mostly grass clippings and kitchen
N scraps like potato peels egg she'll and the like. Mike |
July 7, 2015 | #4 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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((I dont see wasting good water to flush the toilet when I have a compost pile that needs nitrogen.)) Plants do great in it. You should be just fine. Worth |
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July 7, 2015 | #5 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
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You can also mix in a little garden soil. That can even improve moisture retention. Gardeneer |
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