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- Q.Tomato Growing - How much soil does a tomato need if it is growing in a 2 square feet container?
- Q.Ripening Tomatoes - It seems that it is taking longer for my tomatoes to ripen than in years past, despite weather conditions. ...
- Q.Growing Tomatoes In An Old Bathtub - What would be requirements to grow tomatoes in a old bathtub?
- Q.Growing Vegetables - Hey, I am a beginner when it comes to planting stuff so I want to ask if I can grow ...
- Q.Growing Tomatoes In A Semi-hydroponic Medium - Good afternoon. I have quite a few Orchids that I have converted from bark medium to semi-hydroponics. They are thriving! ...
- Q.What’s Wrong With My Tomato Plant? - There are yellow tiny spots as well as bigger lesions and black areas on the leaves of my tomato plant. ...
- Q.Tomatoes - What is eating the leaves off my tomato plant?
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February 22, 2019Q.Tomato Growing
How much soil does a tomato need if it is growing in a 2 square feet container?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
February 23, 2019A.The answer depends on what type of tomato you are growing. A large indeterminate tomato needs about 10 gallons of soil. A cherry tomato can grow in 5 gallons.
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Anonymous on
February 26, 2019Q.Ripening tomatoes
It seems that it is taking longer for my tomatoes to ripen than in years past, despite weather conditions. They flower and fruit as usual, but remain green until well into September. This did not happen in years past when I started gardening. It happens in hot summers, cool or rainy summers as well.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 27, 2019A.Tomatoes actually ripen with heat and ethylene gas. These articles will help you. You an also ripen the tomatoes off the vine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/what-make-tomatoes-turn-red.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/how-much-sun-do-tomato-plants-need.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/do-tomatoes-ripen-from-the-inside-out.htm
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February 28, 2019Q.Growing tomatoes in an old bathtub
What would be requirements to grow tomatoes in a old bathtub?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 1, 2019A.I would make sure that it is steel or ceramic, and not copper, or aluminum. Then you will want to make sure that the drain functions as you will want plenty of drainage. You can fill the tub with potting soil, or a mix of topsoil, compost and any other amendments that you would like. This article will give you more information on what tomatoes require: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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March 2, 2019Q.Growing vegetables
Hey, I am a beginner when it comes to planting stuff so I want to ask if I can grow vegetables like tomatoes and peppers while using compost as the only source of nutrients for the plants, without using synthetic fertilizers. I mean, will my plants suffer deficiencies, or is it okay ?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
March 2, 2019A.I had a neighbor who had good results with a mixture of 50% compost, 50% topsoil. Too much organic matter can cause problems, however. Compost doesn't have all the nutrients your plants need, especially nitrogen. The following article has more detail. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/planting-in-pure-compost.htm
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April 4, 2019Q.Growing tomatoes in a semi-hydroponic medium
Good afternoon. I have quite a few Orchids that I have converted from bark medium to semi-hydroponics. They are thriving! There is so much new root growth along with new leaves. For years now I have grown my tomatoes in pots, outdoors, in Miracle Grow soil. If you are familiar with semi-hydroponics as a growing medium, do you believe that tomatoes would do well in it? Thank you, in advance, for your help.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2019A.Tomatoes will do well growing hydroponically.
These links will help you.
https://cals.arizona.edu/hydroponictomatoes/overview.htm
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Ak610 on
April 11, 2019
Los angelesQ.What’s wrong with my tomato plant?
There are yellow tiny spots as well as bigger lesions and black areas on the leaves of my tomato plant. It is being grown in a container in a west facing balcony.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This appears to be a mild fungal infection. With some treatment, this will be gone quite easily.
The next time that you water, mix 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water, and water this in. Do this once, and then once more after a week. This will kill off the infection. Old leaves will not recover, but it will stop the spread.
To prevent this in the future, make sure to only water once the top 2 or 3 inches is completely dry if there are drainage holes to allow water out.
If there are no drainage holes, then you will have to weigh the pot completely dry, and fully saturated. Only water once it gets close to completely dry.
This article will help you to grow tomatoes in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-pots-containers.htm
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Ak610 on
April 14, 2019A.Thank you! I'll give this a shot tomorrow morning and make sure to keep an eye on watering.
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April 14, 2019Q.tomatoes
What is eating the leaves off my tomato plant?
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2019A.There are numerous pests that could be attacking your tomatoes; this article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-plant-insect-pests.htmWas this answer useful?00
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