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- Q.Transporting Tomato Plants - I am moving and have several large tomato and pepper plants on my patio. What is the best way to ...
- Q.Topsy Turvy Tomato Plant - What is causing the blossom end rot in this particular method of tomato growing? I've never encountered this in my ...
- Q.Container Tomatoes - Is there a specific fertilizer that is best for tomatoes grown in containers?
- Q.Why Is My Tomato Plant Wilting - I have a potted tomato plant approximately 3 feet tall. It looked very healthy when we brought it home from ...
- Q.Why Are Cuts Appearing On The Tomatoes That I’m Growing In A Pot? - Plant looks healthy, and the yield has been good but all the tomatoes so far yielded have cuts all around ...
- Q.Black Spot On Bottom Of Tomato On Plant - I have a pot on my deck, approximately 12" W X 13" D. The tomatoes are about the size of ...
- Q.Garden Containers - I have some old iron containers, no bottoms so the drainage would be good. I'm just concerned about the amount ...
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Anonymous on
June 22, 2011Q.Transporting Tomato Plants
I am moving and have several large tomato and pepper plants on my patio. What is the best way to transport them (about 15 miles)? Also, should I continue to grow them in their pots- they are all doing well, except my Roma has BER. There is space to plant, but I hesitate shocking them.
Answered by
Nikki on
June 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.As long as they are doing well and you can provide them with enough water in the pots, you can keep them in the pots.
As far as moving them, the trick is to do so as slowly as possible and pad them well. The vibrations from the car or truck can collapse the air pockets in the soil, which causes damage to the roots and compacts the soil. The slower you can go, the better chance they will survive the trip. Also, make sure that they are well watered before moving them. This will help keep the air pockets intact and the roots padded in the soil.
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Anonymous on
June 27, 2011Q.Topsy Turvy Tomato Plant
What is causing the blossom end rot in this particular method of tomato growing? I've never encountered this in my upright tomatoes. I water it every other day. My neighbor's hanging tomatoes do not have this problem.
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is caused by a lack of calcium getting into the plant. It is possible that the potting soil is lacking calcium. Add some Epsom salt. It does not add too much calcium, but it may be enough for a potted plant. Also, start watering every day. With the plant in fruit, it needs more water.
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Anonymous on
June 28, 2011Q.Container Tomatoes
Is there a specific fertilizer that is best for tomatoes grown in containers?
- Answered by
Nikki on
June 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Fertilization of container plants is relatively the same as those grown in the ground. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fertilizer.htm
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Anonymous on
July 20, 2011Q.Why Is My Tomato Plant Wilting
I have a potted tomato plant approximately 3 feet tall. It looked very healthy when we brought it home from the nursery. It has been about 2 weeks and since placement on the porch, it has continuously wilted and is turning yellow. The soil is moist and have been supplementing with Miracle Gro. Fruit looks healthy.
- Answered by
Nikki on
July 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, it may have a disease actually called wilt. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/wilting-tomato-plants.htm
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Fouzia on
July 21, 2011Q.Why Are Cuts Appearing on the Tomatoes That I’m Growing in a Pot?
Plant looks healthy, and the yield has been good but all the tomatoes so far yielded have cuts all around the stem that's bearing them. These cuts become deeper as the tomatoes mature.
- Answered by
Becca062 on
July 22, 2011A.This may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
and this:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
chroan on
July 22, 2011Q.Black Spot on Bottom of Tomato on Plant
I have a pot on my deck, approximately 12" W X 13" D. The tomatoes are about the size of a golf ball and smaller. They are above the ground 3 feet or more. They have a black spot on the bottom which gets bigger and softer, looks like rot. I water them regularly and use Miracle-Grow every 2 weeks. What can I do to prevent this, or is it too late? Please advise. Thanks Bill
- Answered by
Becca062 on
July 22, 2011A.this may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm
and this one too:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-diseases.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 23, 2011Q.Garden Containers
I have some old iron containers, no bottoms so the drainage would be good. I'm just concerned about the amount of rust on these containers. I think the rust will leach into the tomato plants and I just want to make sure it is not a heath issue when the tomatoes are consumed.
- Answered by
Heather on
July 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The rusty iron itself will not be an issue. Just make sure that there were no harmful substances stored in the containers before.
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