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  • Answered by
    Liz Baessler on
    March 21, 2017
    Certified Expert
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    Are the seedlings falling over because the base of the stem is weak and mushy? If so, this is called damping off, a problem caused by fungus that frequently strikes young, seemingly healthy seedlings. You can read more about it here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm

    Are your seedlings growing in the right conditions? It's possible they're using up all their energy just to germinate, then failing because there's not enough of something to sustain them. Indoor tomato seedlings need warm, moist soil and plenty of bright direct light. You can read more about their requirements here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-from-seed.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 28, 2017
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    Yes, as long as the plant is an indeterminate variety, I think it will continue growing after being cut back and produce fruit. I am not sure whether they would grow from new canes or old canes, and I don't know the details of perennial tomato pruning, but maybe you could contact a local extension agent for advice.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 7, 2017
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 10, 2017
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    Yes, we have heard of these uses in the garden.

    We do recommend composting your Banana peels. The link below has more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/banana-peels-compost.htm

    Epsom Salt is a great product for the garden. I myself use it regularly in my herb and vegetable beds.
    Here is a link that has information on using this inexpensive product.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-epsom-salt-on-grass.htm
    Now if you friend is having success with a certain technique, by all means give it a try! That's how we all learn!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 20, 2017
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    Certainly, yes they can grow and produce.
    If your plants were Hybrids, they may not resemble the original variety.
    If you were growing an heirloom variety, they will be true to the parent plant.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    April 24, 2017
    Certified Expert
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    Upper leaves that appear knotted could be a symptom of a viral disease, a nutrient deficiency, or herbicide exposure. Please see the links on this page to tomato bunchy top and tomato apical stunt viruses and herbicide exposure symptoms:

    http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/DiagnosticKeys/TomWlt/TomWiltKey.html

    It looks like "Good Natured Knock Out Nematode" is actually a live beneficial nematode product. It definitely wouldn't have caused these symptoms, and it should help get rid of any root knot nematodes (if you had them) and certain other pest problems.

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