We Need More Tomato Plant Pictures

[Shrinkrap]

Originally Posted by OneStepAhead

How is the flavor when using a earthbox? Just wondering if it's similar to hydro which to me taste a bit watery compared to tomatoes grown in dirt, especially when water is withheld during fruiting.

I wonder how earthbox compares to a straw bale. Seems like it could be similar. I'm
Using bales this year but only for my peppers as a trial.

I haven't been able to grow in soil for years, so it would be hard me to compare.


We get lots of days over 90, even 100, and it's quite dry with virtually no rain for months. I have some fruit trees and vines in the ground, and try to convince myself withholding water is a good thing.

[Koala Doug]

My first few Black Cherry fruit have ripened (a little over 50 days from transplant). Thankfully, they are better tasting than the first time I grew them!

[OneStepAhead]

Originally Posted by Koala Doug

My first few Black Cherry fruit have ripened (a little over 50 days from transplant). Thankfully, they are better tasting than the first time I grew them!

Wow, that is early. I grew them last year, quite prolific and a good bit of acid bite to it; I like that. That said, I didn't grow them again this year. I only grow about 5-6 cherry tomato plants as I don't use them often compared to slicers or saucers.

[Shrinkrap]

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[aclum]

Looking good, Shrinkwrap! Mine are at about the same stage as yours, down here in Merced with (I think) a very similar climate. So far so good.....

Anne

[Shrinkrap]

Best wishes!

[JRinPA]

Biscuitridge do you have a pic of that intact? That is huge. Did you build a structure for it to grow on?

[biscuitridge]

Originally Posted by JRinPA

Biscuitridge do you have a pic of that intact? That is huge. Did you build a structure for it to grow on?

Yes I do. A tomato that size really doesn't need any support,not until they get to be 5 or 6 pounds do they need a support ,my 10.8 lber. Didn't get supported until it was about 8lbs.