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Post by wargarden2017 on Feb 13, 2021 14:54:46 GMT -5
here is a copy pamphlet of how grow giant tomatoes by gordon graham  |
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Post by gardendmpls on Feb 13, 2021 23:46:30 GMT -5
I guess if you are into growing the biggest for a contest, or just having fun trying different things, this would be good. For the family garden, however, it is too much time spent. I quit starting tomatoes early when I got tired of repotting each plant several times. I grow a lot, some for me, some for a plant sale to cover my gardening indulgences and others for family and friends. All the repotting was just too much, although I got gorgeous, sturdy plants. Used to have some Wall O Waters, but didn't make much difference. Plants set out later managed to catch up with those set out earlier. Also don't bother pinching back branches. The reinforcing wire cages are good, although I have none currently in use- problem with storage previously plus I would need a lot. Compost also a great help, especially what I get from the chicken coop. That's all the comments I can think of, right now. Still, interesting reading. Glean what you can from where you can.
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Post by emmsmommy on Feb 16, 2021 13:35:06 GMT -5
I agree that this would be great if you were growing for a contest or exhibition but I'm more in it for the quantity of tomatoes. However amending and preparing the planting hole the fall before is ingenious and something I think we all are attempting on some level. I also like the idea of laying the tomatoes on their sides a few days before planting as this would eliminate waiting for them to straighten back up.
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Post by gardendmpls on Feb 16, 2021 19:05:51 GMT -5
also like the idea of laying the tomatoes on their sides a few days before planting I should do this. I can't count the number of times I have broken long stems while planting. |
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