General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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July 5, 2018 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.E. Wisconsin
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Trimming and rearranging
Seems like I just did this 2 weeks ago but once again I trimmed back my indeterminate tomatoes (2 Black Sea Man, Big Boy & Jet Star) their growing so fast they all have green tomatoes and plenty of new blossoms. They were also getting to close, no air flow so I rearranged to give them more room I moved 2 pepper plants to one of my growing tables. My cuke is climbing nicely and blooming,his is the 1st time I've tried beets in a grow bag they seem to be doing just great. My pole beans are really climbing and my bush beans (Contender) are starting to develop beans here's a few pics.
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July 7, 2018 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Nice! The ability to rearrange is one of the beauties of container growing.
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July 7, 2018 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.E. Wisconsin
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When I was a growing up we had a 2ac. garden but living in the city either I use the grow bags or I go without fresh veggies. I really like being able to still grow my own, and with my set up its very neat & compact.
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July 7, 2018 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2013
Location: New Mexico
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You're in the Sweet Spot!
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July 8, 2018 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: 7B
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Maybe it's just me --- but that murky standing water would drive me insane....
Could that potentially affect the ~taste~ of the final product |
July 8, 2018 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
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The algae been an issue in previous years and with the heat we've had this year there's not much that can be done to stop or prevent it, I haven't noticed any taste issues.
Last edited by Jetstar; July 8, 2018 at 01:39 PM. |
July 8, 2018 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
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Jetstar -
I know it's the internet and all, so hopefully you did not read it the wrong way.... Any possibility to set them on drip ? The systems are pretty inexpensive these days. |
July 8, 2018 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: N.E. Wisconsin
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Mobiledynamics, no worries about your concerns everyone does things differently. As far as a drip system I really like being in and around the patio where my grow bags are, I guess I could set up a drip system but the worry if something breaks I like my daily watering regiment I'm able to spot any issues and correct them, and if need be I'm able to remove and isolate the plant
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