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JackieW51 on
March 18, 2020
77301Q.How Should I Prune My Tomato Plants
I planted a few tomato plants a couple of weeks ago, I put them in the ground about 1/3 of the plant. Now they are going great I just wanted to know if I needed to prune the bottom leaves also should I be pinching the buds?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Tomatoes are best left to grow on their own. Pinching and pruning should be left to repairing damaged plants, or plants that have suffered from a lack of light and are stretched.
The best thing to be done, at this time, will be to provide the proper care and environment until you know what it is lacking. If it fails to branch, or becomes leggy, you will want to increase light or provide some more humidity, if possible.
This article will help you to know what tomatoes require: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 26, 2020Q.How and when to plant tomatoes
I would like to try my hand at planting tomatoes and do I start now in my home . What would I need to try this .
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Since you are new to growing tomatoes, I would start with transplants outside. Tomatoes are warm season veggies so you need to wait till the soil warms up. Here is the ultimate guide:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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shonochakma on
March 29, 2020Q.How Can I Finish This Problem From My Plant Leave?
My tomato plant has this problem.How can I finish this problem from my plant?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The pictures are quite blurry, but it resembles leaf miner trails. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
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Groffrn on
March 30, 2020
94960Q.Tomato Disease
I have been trying for 30 years! I've selected varieties resistant to everything! I’ve planted them in sterile containers, different garden soils, different parts of property. Worked on soil improvement, sprayed with serenade fungicide, but every year leaves start turning yellow at bottom of plant just when flowers are beginning to emerge. Then the leaves start curling slightly higher up and yellowing progresses upward. No spots, no greasy areas; fruit that does make it looks fine. Plants are stunted and bear poorly. Squash, and eggplant also are stunted. Beans may be stunted one year and not the next. Help!!!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, without photos it will be very hard to say!
There are several viral infections of tomatoes, one being Tomato Mosaic Virus, but it would show very definite signs of infection. Viral infections of plants are, usually, permanent and unable to be removed from an area.
The next thing to consider will be that one or more of their environmental needs are not met. This article will give you a thorough run-down of growing tomato plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
Testing soil pH and nutrient content of soil will be very important to the success of most garden plants. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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Hadeedaj on
April 4, 2020Q.Tomato Planting
Why do we have to germinate tomato seed in a small pot first and then put it in the ground can we put the seed in the ground to start with.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can. People start tomatoes inside to get a jump on the season, since tomatoes are warm season vegetables. They don't perform well till the ground has warmed up.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm
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Cs531s on
April 12, 2020
Zone 4 - 5 Burlington VT.Q.Starting Seed Inside
I am starting some vegetables inside. Tomato, peppers, squash,cucumbers, melons, asect inside. I plan on starting several spaced about 25 days apart to spread harvest out. My garage is heated to about 65 - 70 degrees. Does it hurt them to place them outside on sunny days when temps are in the 40's and 50's the back in at night when it gets into the 30's.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would go no lower than the 50's as some of those listed will not tolerate temperatures that low, as seedlings.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seedlings-after-germination.htm
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Anonymous on
April 14, 2020Q.Not sure if I’m over watering or under watering?
Recently planted tomatoes and cucumber seem to be wilting , I don’t have a drip system so I’m slow drip watering with a hose a couple times a week for 15 minutes , but they still seem wilted? I am also going to be treating for bugs , please help!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If the drip is real slow, they may not be getting a deep watering. A water gauge may be helpful. Here is more info on watering tomatoes:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/watering-tomato-plants.htm
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