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TOMATO

How to Prevent Dried-Up Tomato Blooms: Understanding the Causes and Solutions

Title: Tomato Blooms Drying Up: Causes and Solutions Understanding the Problem of Dried Tomato Blooms Paragraph 1: Tomato plants are a popular choice for home gardeners, as they provide delicious fruit and beautiful green foliage. However, it can be disheartening when your seemingly healthy tomato plants suddenly have dried-up blooms.

HEIRLOOM

Discover the Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties Comparable to Big Beef

Title: Discovering Heirloom Tomato Varieties Close to Big Beef The Quest for the Perfect Heirloom Tomato Variety In the world of tomatoes, there are countless varieties that offer unique flavors, textures, and growth habits. One popular hybrid tomato is the Big Beef variety, known for its productivity, disease tolerance, and

TOMATO

Discover Tomato Varieties: While Galactic Magic Seeds is No Longer Available, There's Still Plenty of Variety for Your Garden

Galactic Magic Seeds was a website that offered tomato seeds from various breeders, including Rebel Starfighter Prime. Unfortunately, the website appears to be down and it is unclear if this is temporary or permanent. It was initially thought that Blane Horton was the breeder for Rebel Starfighter Prime but this

TOMATO

Join Tomato Lovers & Participate in the Ukrainian Tribute Growout!

The Ukrainian Tribute Growout is a great opportunity for tomato lovers to get their hands on some unique and delicious varieties. The deadline for sending in seeds was October 15th, but there are still plenty of ways to get involved. Here's what you need to know about the project. First,

PACIFICNW

Selecting the Best Tomato Varieties for Growing in the Pacific Northwest - Advice for Gary's List of 2023

Growing tomatoes in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) can be a challenge due to cooler temperatures and even cooler nights. To ensure success, gardeners must carefully select varieties that are suited to the climate. With this in mind, Gary has asked for advice on reducing his 2023 list of tomato varieties

TOMATO

Growing Tomatoes Successfully Despite Challenging Temperatures | Ripe with Flavor Even After Freezing

Tomato growing can be a challenging and rewarding experience. This summer was especially difficult for many tomato growers due to the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, which necessitated replacing most of the plants. Despite the challenges, some tomato plants managed to thrive in late September and early October, setting lots of

NITROGEN

Common Solutions to an Over-Nitrogen'ed Bucket and How to HandleIt

When it comes to over-nitrogen'ed buckets, the best course of action is often not to do anything. Letting the plants outgrow the excess nitrogen can be a viable solution. However, if the tomato plants are already showing signs of too much nitrogen, such as twisted and thick new growth, then

PROPAGATING

Increase Your Crop by Propagating Cuttings - Learn When and How to Replant

Propagating tomato cuttings is a great way to increase your crop. It's a simple process that can be done with just a few supplies and some patience. But when it comes to replanting the rooted cuttings, there is a debate about whether it is better to replant the cutting in

KARENO

Get Ready For True North 2022 - Support KarenO's Mission to Preserve Our American Farming Heritage & Enjoy Bold and Delicious Tomato Flavour

True North 2022 is a tomato variety created by KarenO in honour of her late father. It's a red-brown beefsteak on large regular leaf vigorous plants, with bold and delicious traditional tomato flavour. This variety has been consistent for several generations and is ready to be released this fall. Those

TOMATO

Experience the highs & lows of Tomato Harvesting in Toronto this Dry Season

This year has been a dry season in Toronto, and I decided to pick my tomatoes from the garden. I planted seven varieties: Big Beef, Pink Berkeley Tie Dye, Big Rainbow, Cherokee Purple, Beefsteak, Opalka, and San Marzano. It has been a strange season this year; some rain is good

PRUNING

Don't Panic After Disastrous Tomato Tray Dump - Prune and Identify for Delicious Fruits!

Disaster! It is a sad day when a tray of 24 soil blocks with 5-inch tall beautiful tomato seedlings are dumped upside down. The soil cubes were all crumbled up, so the seedlings have to be potted into solo cups. Out of these 24 plants, five have very distinctive potato-leaves,

LABELING

Labeling Plants for Protection and Identification: Grease Pencil and Venetian Blinds Solutions

Disaster! It was a disaster when a tray of 24 soil blocks with 5-inch tall beautiful tomato seedlings were dumped upside down, with the seedlings piled on top of each other and the soil cubes all crumbled up. To save them, I potted them up into solo cups. There were

TOMATO

Tomato Growing in 2021/22: Standouts, Disappointments and Seeds Saving Experiences

The 2021/22 Tomato Season has come to a close, with plants pulled and a less than perfect season due to Spring rains. Despite this, enough tomatoes were produced to satisfy needs, with some standouts and a few disappointments. Seed saving was particularly difficult due to the rain hindering pollination

TOMATO

Find the Perfect Tomato for Your Garden: White, Green and Bicolor Options to Suit Every Taste!

White and green tomatoes are becoming increasingly popular among gardeners, with many varieties to choose from. White tomatoes tend to be mild in flavor, while green tomatoes can vary greatly in taste depending on the variety. Some of the most popular white tomato varieties include Dwarf Mr Snow, Super Snow

CROATIA

My Search for the Unique and Flavorful Croatia Tomato | Grab Your Seeds Now!

My Favourite Tomato Tomatoes are a staple in many kitchens, and I recently discovered one that stands out from the rest. It's my favourite tomato, but unfortunately I don't know its name. The seeds were originally sourced from Croatia and they have grown into magnificent plants of up to 7

ROSEDALE

Rosedale Tomatoes: An Heirloom Variety with PL and RL Types

Rosedale Tomato is an heirloom variety of tomato that has been around for many years. It is known for its purplish-pink color when ripe and its potato leaves. This particular variety is a cross between two different tomatoes, one being a Pink Lady (PL) and the other being a Rosebud

TOMATO

Growing Tomato Swoon: An Ideal Choice for Delicious Tomatoes with Unique Characteristics!

Tomato Swoon is a variety of tomato developed by Tormato. It is an indeterminate, pink-colored heart-shaped fruit that weighs 1 pound or more and has superb flavor. It originated from a PL plant of Granny's Heart in a T'ville member's garden, where the seeds were requested. Tomato Swoon is average

TOMATO

Noire de Crimee Tomatoes - A Unique Variety for Your Garden with Tastier Fruit and Increased Vigor!

Tomato varieties can be confusing, especially when it comes to Black Crim - Noire de Crimee. It is often referred to as Black Crimea, Black Krim, Nero di Crimea or Crni Krim. After consulting with experts at Tville and Norbert P. in France, the consensus was that Noir de Crimee

TOMATO

Get Professional Help Understanding Your Tomato Plant Problems

Tomato plant growth can be a tricky business. It is important to understand what could be causing any issues with your tomato plants, as it could help you prevent them in the future. One issue that could cause problems for tomato plants is fertilizer imbalance. If there is too much

TOMATO

New Tomato Varieties Added to Tatiana's TOMATObase - An Invaluable Resource for Tomato Enthusiasts Everywhere.

Tatiana's TOMATObase is a great resource for tomato enthusiasts, providing information on different varieties of tomatoes from breeders like Fred Hempel and Karen Olivier. While the database has not been updated in some time, it still remains an invaluable source of knowledge and many people use it to research different

TOMATO

Creating Unique Tomatoes Through Breeding: The Benefits of Open-Pollinated & Hybrid Varieties

Tomato breeding is an interesting and rewarding activity for home gardeners, farmers, and commercial growers alike. Open-pollinated (OP) varieties are a great way to optimize flavor, while hybrid varieties offer more control over desired traits and characteristics. When it comes to tomato breeding, there are several considerations that need to

TOMATO

Growing Tomatoes: Start Tasting Deliciousness & Take Photos of Your Harvest!

Tomato growing is an exciting hobby that can provide you with delicious fruits and the satisfaction of having grown them yourself. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned grower, there is always something new to learn about tomatoes. If you want to taste the tomato and take pictures of

TOMATO

Prevent Blossom End Rot in Tomato Plants - A Guide for Gardeners

Blossom End Rot (BER) is a common problem among tomato growers. It is characterized by dark, leathery spots on the blossom end of the fruit. Although BER can start at any point on the fruit, it usually begins at the blossom end and works its way inward. The cause of

TOMATO

A Step-by-Step Guide to Tomato Planting Prep for Garden Success

Tomato Planting Prep is an important step in the gardening process. It involves setting up pallets and laying down cardboard to keep grass and ants at bay. This project can be made easier with the right materials, such as pallets from Home Depot and flattened cartons from a liquor store.

TOMATO

Try Mr Mercury: A Tasty, Striking Tomato Variety Adaptable to Difficult Conditions

Mr Mercury is a tomato variety that has been around for some time. It was first grown by a member of an online gardening community many years ago, and since then it has become popular among gardeners. This year, the gardener planted 8 plants in what turned out to be