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- Q.Cherry Tomatoes - Hi. I've posted a few queries about tomatoes lately. This one is about two cherry tomato plants that I planted ...
- Q.Green Cherry Tomatoes - What can I do with green cherry tomatoes still on the vine with a hard freeze predicted for tonight?
- Q.Cherry Tomatoes - Plants are a little leggy is it ok to plant them a little deeper
- Q.Sunburst Pot Grown Cherry - My tree was recently infested with black-fly which i have successfully got rid of . the tree has developed brown ...
- Q.How To Water Cherry Tomatoes. - How to water sun gold tomatoes
- Q.Tomatoes - What makes the skin of cherry tomatoes tough? Am I under-watering or over-watering? These plants are on our deck, but ...
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Anonymous on
August 29, 2017Q.Bugs on tomatoes
I have a hybrid sweet 100 cherry tomatoe plant and it's doing well I have appx 50 to 60 fruits growing and starting to ripe. Well allow sudden I notice this bug I've never seen before it's a bright red orange color and flat like a stink bug. That's the best I can describe it has long antennae and many legs it looks like. And then the next day I found a brown colored one. I've been trying to watch and keep them off and now today I find 6 or 7 little... Smaller than a pea.. red spider or ant looking bugs. I'm totally scared to touch them for some reason. I rushed them off. I live in SW Florida I garden in a rolling container garden and use eggs, coffee grinds, Epsom salt and just recently tried banana peels. And it's in with one sweet banana pepper plant. And I never see a year bugs on it. Ugh any thoughts? T. I. A
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 29, 2017A.Yes, this is a Tomato Stink Bug or Arvelius albopunctatus.
I would pick off the pest and dispose of.
I would then treat the plants with Neem Oil.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/stink-bug-control.htm
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r783300211.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
Ryan D on
September 1, 2017
Brisbane AustraliaQ.Cherry tomatoes
Hi. I've posted a few queries about tomatoes lately. This one is about two cherry tomato plants that I planted recently. I bought them together; they come in the same plastic container. I planted them on the same day, each in a separate pot, closer to each other (they get about the same sunlight but a nearby patch if bamboo means they're not both in the sun at the exact same time). The first plant is shown in the first two photos. It's growing quite fast and the leaves look healthy. The next two photos are the second plant. It's also growing but it's not spreading as much as the first. But what's really concerning me is the leaves. They look more rounded, less well formed and more stunted than the first plant. No sign of disease. Feeding and watering has been the same. At a loss to know what it is or if it matters. Can anyone help? Thanks.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 4, 2017A.Tomato plants need full sun, 6 plus hours each day.
These links will refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-cherry-tomatoes.htm
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Anonymous on
November 19, 2017Q.green cherry tomatoes
What can I do with green cherry tomatoes still on the vine with a hard freeze predicted for tonight?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 19, 2017A.One option is to pull the entire tomato plant out of the ground and hang it up in your basement. The tomatoes will continue ripening somewhat on the vine. Here is another way to ripen green tomatoes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/how-to-turn-green-tomatoes-red-how-to-store-tomatoes-in-the-fall.htmIf any of them still don't ripen, you could make green tomato pickles, fried green tomatoes, or relish.
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billwalker9 on
April 28, 2018Q.Cherry tomatoes
Plants are a little leggy is it ok to plant them a little deeper
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 28, 2018
Certified ExpertA.One or two inches would be fine, as they grow roots to compensate. any more than this can pose a health risk to the plant. Trimming a few inches from the plants is a more effective way of controlling height. They will regrow twice as vigorous in response to this.
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2018Q.sunburst pot grown cherry
My tree was recently infested with black-fly which i have successfully got rid of . the tree has developed brown spots on the leaves and some are falling off. Can you suggest a remedy, please.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 18, 2018A.It sounds like Cherry Leaf Spot disease.
This link will help you.
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vidrud on
June 14, 2018
49684Q.How to water cherry tomatoes.
How to water sun gold tomatoes
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2018A.This article will help you with watering tasks.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/watering-tomato-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
October 14, 2018Q.Tomatoes
What makes the skin of cherry tomatoes tough? Am I under-watering or over-watering? These plants are on our deck, but under cover, and get sun from noon on.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 15, 2018A.Excessive heat is often the culprit with this issue, however there are a few other causes as well. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tough-thick-tomato-skins.htm
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