Tomato plant question?

I don’t remember the variety off hand but I have one of the bigger varieties of tomatoes growing in a large pot. The plant seems to be doing very well and is producing a good amount of tomatoes (none ripened yet). When we planted the plant, we did not cut off the bottom few branches and bury them to promote root growth, can I still do this? I have room in the pot to add soil if so, or I might re-pot to a larger pot. The bottom branches are pretty thick now so I didn’t want to cut them off if it was not worth the extra root growth.

The plant is probably 2 1/2 feet tall and very full (growing in a tomato “cage”).

Can I trim the tops of tomato plants without affecting the harvest?

I have a couple of tomato plants in large pots on the patio. They are growing too tall for the support stakes. Can I trim them back? If I do, will I get fewer tomatoes?

Why are the leaves on my cherry tomato plant turning yellow?

I am growing it in a large pot, it grew tall and has alot of tomatoes, but the bottom leaves are turning yellow

tomato plants have blooms but no fruit?

My tomato plants (grown in large pots on my deck which is screen top and bottom, zone 9, middle Florida – screen door is left open for dogs so bugs do get in) look vigorous – heck they are practically trees! They bloom some, but have only one very small tomato. They are obviously happy, green and bushy, can’t figure out why I’m not getting fruit. I watch the cutworms, hand pick off any that show up. Keep them watered. Fertilize with milorganite and tomato fertilizer from miracle grow (but maybe not enough?) Any help before the heat kills them would be appreciated – I really want to get some tomatoes after taking care of them all spring

Tomato plant?

I have a tomato plant in a large pot that is growing like crazy. It’s had the yellow flowers for a couple weeks now, but no fruit. I don’t know anything about growing tomatoes, so what is supposed to happen once I get flowers, and what do I need to do? I give it fertilizer when needed, it gets plenty of sun and the right amount of watering.
It’s been in the high 80s to mid 90s for the last few weeks. It gets sun in the mornings, then shade the rest of the day.

The flowers stay in bloom for several days then die. I tried early on to give it veggie and fruit fertilizer and it about killed the tomatoes and my cucumbers. I think I’m using an all-around 10-10-10.

Tomato garden problems?

This year I planted my usual tomato garden and it has not produced anything edible. Before the tomatoes start to turn orange, the bottoms start to rot. The climate here has been awful! From a drought to a downpour. How can I improve my tomatoes?

Problems with vegetable gardening in SW section of NC?

tomato plants have yellow at ends. Is it too much water or poor drainage

I love tomatoes, fresh, from the garden. Are there any medical problems they might cause?

I have been eaqting a lot of them for the last week or so and I have not been well. Could the tomatoes be causing a problem>>?

HELP!! Gardening problems!!!!?

How long should it take before my tomatoes begin to sprout?

I have got tomato plants in the garden but no fruit but all blooms why?

I have got 6 different tomato plants planted in my garden. 1st time ever gardener. But here is the problem they got yellow blooms but will die and not bear fruit. They are planted outside in full sun, planted in manure, deep enough also, water daily temps. around 50 degrees at night and 75 to 80 in day time. Help me what is the problem and what should I do to fix this?

Patio Tomatoes. I purchased my first container of Patio Tomatoes..Should I ?

repot the plant in another container or do they stay in the container they came in. This plant has about 12 tomatoes coming up on it.. the plant seems more like a bush of tomatoes..Should I stake the vines or tie the vines up with nylon hose?
What do I feralize with and how often?
Anything else I need to do or to feed the plant?
Thanks for your help!!

How do I care for a tomato plant?

I bought a tomato plant today, in a 3 gallon container. It is about 2 1/2 feet high, has sticks to wind around already stuck in the container. It already has two green tomatoes on it. I live in north Alabama. I plan to keep it in the container. Do I need a bigger container? Should it get sun all day or just morning or afternoon sun? Water daily, I assume, but any additives to the water? This is my first tomato plant, so I need all the advice I can get.

Question regarding my tomato plants?

I have 4 tomato plants that i planted in the begining of this yr each in a seperate big container, I got a lot of tomatoes from them but very small size, even though the variety was of much bigger type. Now its November and the plants have wilted away , turned brown, only a few stems are green and they still are bearing a few no. of tomatoes.
My Question is
Now that winter is almost here should i throw away these plants and plant new one in Feb or will these yield fruits again.

If i keep these plants whats the best way to care for them to make the tomatoes size bigger next yr.
I live in Northern California, how do i care for them in our rainy winter.

I am an amatuer gardner- pls help
Can you please suggest me a website for more vegetable and fruit gardening tips especially for Northern California.

I am looking for a website which can help me to refer when to grow what and best suited vegetables for Northern California

tomato question?

My tomato plant is in a 9in wide by 9in tall container,is this to small for a tomato plant,if so what size should i put it in because i cant plant it in the ground and its starting to get tall.The tomato is called a southern star,how big will it get?are the tomatos going to be big or small?Thank you so much for helping me

marijuana plant food mix ?

hey
ive got this plant food called baby bio that i currently use, and my friend gave me some tomato food which was in a unlabelled container so i dont know the name of it, i was wanting to know how much of the tomato food should i use? and is it a good or a bad idea to mix two plant foods???

thank you all =]

Can you buy strawberry seeds to grow your own?

Like tomato seeds, can I buy strawberry seeds? I see topsy turvy has a strawberry version now, I’d rather not spend the money on it to find out it wont work, so are there packs of seeds I can purchase?

I would like to grow my own tomatoes and green chillies…?

i have never grown anything before, not even flowers, so i would like some information when to plant seeds, in what type of soil, if i need fertilizer (if so what kind?). thank you for your help!

How to grow tomato in cold weather?

tell me what to do to grow your own vegetable

With the Tomato scare as well as other vegetables and fruits are you thinking of growing your own?

Does this remind you of free healthcare, food, money for some but not others?

There was a neighborhood of 100 families. My family and 9 other families grew tomatoes. One day in the neighborhood meeting a man stood up and said, “I want some tomatoes. Why can’t I have some tomatoes. I think we should vote on whether the 10 tomato growers should have to share the tomatoes. Its not fair for them to have tomatoes when I don’t have tomatoes in my house.”
I replied, “Grow your own tomatoes. I will show you how to grow them and help you get started (for free).”
A vote was held.
The vote was 90-10. The 10 tomato growers had to give tomatoes to the other 90 families for free.
Remind you of anything?

What organic fertilizer will make peppers and tomato plants grow like crazy?

bone meal
blood meal
fish emulsion
seaweed extract
compost
bat guano
vitamin b-1

Tomato plants grow 8 ft high in 90 days?

I bought 3 plants that are supposed to provide hundreds of pounds of tomatoes per year. Anyone else have them. I planted mine last week and already they have tripled in size.

do tomato plants grow faster in soil or water?

urgent! need to know opinions and answers soon as possible. thanks for the help!

Can you use miracle grow for tomato plants on a ivy geranium?

what is the best way to grow tomato and strawberry plants?

every year i attempt to grow tomatoes and strawberries but every year i never get any fruit. what can i do????

If Satan set the night on fire,..would we be able to grow tomatoes all year round?

Is it possible to grow tomatoes in a green house year round in Georgia?

can tomatoes be grown year round in new england?

I planted a cherry tomato plant over 1 yr. ago and want to have it grow fruit year round. anyone know how?

i live in southern ca and the weather right now is very hot. i know my plant needs plenty of sun but not too much heat. i have already harvested a few tomatoes and there are more yet to turn red. and also over 50 buds flowering. i just want them to grow year round…

where would i be able to buy a carbon filter and materials needed to make a cool tube for a grow box?

building a grow box for my mom so she can grow tomatoes year round

Growing tomatoes?

Hi, me and my family have decided to have a competetion amongst ourselves at growing tomatoes. Has anyone got any secret tips of helpful information, so i bag a win?? many thanks

What’s the secret to getting tomatoes to ripen on the vine?

I have cherry tomatoes growing on the vine, but they still look green how do I encourage them to ripen?

Growing 10 different GOURDS, seeking advice from experienced gardeners & farmers..please help!?

Hi, I live in Oklahoma and recently acquired 10 different varieties of gourd seeds. Anxious to start planting, I’d appreciate any gourd-growing secrets or general gardening tips.

The following is a list of the gourd seeds I have:
? Collins Long Gourd
? Snake Gourd
? Huge Bushel Gourd
? Extra-Long Handled Dipper or African Banjo / Indian Sitar Gourd
? Luffa / Loofah Gourd
? Rob’s Giant Gourd
? Zucca / Bongo Gourd
? Purple Martin Bird House Gourd
? Big Dipper Gourd
? Giant African Bushel Gourd

In addition to these gourds, I’ll also be planting Silver Queen corn, okra, tomatoes, beans, peas, cucumbers, squash, melons and tall sunflowers.

Any helpful advice welcomed, thanks!
I have plenty of space to plant (probably an acre or so) plus lots of natural cane & fencing to build trellises! My main concern is getting the gourd seeds to germinate properly.

What is the best way to “prick” or “cut” the shell of the seed before planting, or is it better to first soak them overnight before planting?
I have peat pots and potting mix, so I thought I might try starting them indoors for a couple of weeks under a grow/heat lamp, but which direction do I point the seed in the soil?

Gourd-growers please advise, thanks again!

Gardening tips anyone?

I just moved into my new home and I tilled up a spot for a garden. I want to grow all different kinds of things: tomatoes, garlic, onions, carrots, cucumbers, squash, lettuce, green beans, corn, etc. I also want to put out some flower beds.
1. What are some hearty flowers I can plant that survive in somewhat cold to very hot temperatures? (I live in Central Missouri.)
2. What can I do to keep critters and bugs out of my garden?
3. Any secrets to growing healthy, big produce?

May I have your best home made spaghetti sauce recipe please?

I am growing my own tomatoes and peppers (red and green). I would like to make my own pasta sauce when they are ready, but I need a great recipe. My nana used to make really good sauce, but she passed away before she could share her secret. Thank-you in advance.

tomato plant pesticides?

First and foremost thank you for your help.

My kids and I are growing tomato plants from seedlings. This is the first time we have grown anything. I am looking to find the most efficient way to keep knats or any type of pests‘ off of my plants. I really don’t want to use any kind of chemical if I can.

My plants are about eight inches in height and already producing blossoms. Not sure if this the right for them, but hey my kids and I are excited! Any help with this would be great and again thank you all for your answers.

Mom and kids

When will my Tomato Plant produce tomatoes?

I grow all my plants in my bedroom and so I grew my tomato plant from seeds about a year ago, so I don’t have any weed or pest problems (Besides the typical White Fly annoyance). But it’s almost 5 feet tall and yet it hasn’t produced a single flower.
Is there some trick to get it to start producing? Or some fertilizer I need to buy for it?
*Sigh* My bedroom is 70-80 degrees all year long, regardless of Winter. It’s in my room. Not outdoors.

What is wrong with these tomatoes?

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Location: Vero Beach, Florida

I have had leaves close to the ground turn brown and I’ve cut them off but I didn’t think anything of it. It didn’t seem to be that many.

I’ve seen signs of leaf miners but not on this plant, a “Beefsteak”.
The only other pests(besides ants) that I’ve seen are stink bugs.

It’s been so hot at first I suspected they were baking but I don’t think so now.

The fruit of my “Grape Tomatoes” is fine.

I’ve looked at pictures and read descriptions of “Early Blight” and “Late Blight” and “Cloudy Spot” and “Spotted Wilt” and others I can’t remember but they all look like… “Yeah, could be” but I can’t really tell.

I have not used any chemicals except for occasionally spraying them with Miracle Grow.

Does anyone know for sure. From experience I mean.

Thanks in advance.
A few more pictures.

The stem: http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/2/24/2336526/IMG_3404.JPG
Lower leaves: http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/2/24/2336526/IMG_3401.JPG

This is a Brandywine: http://www.fileden.com/files/2009/2/24/2336526/IMG_3407.JPG This one was started from seed and put in the ground sometime in Feb. I think/thought they were doing well but the spots and the quality of the Beefsteaks have me worried.

I emailed a few picture to my local county extension but I sent them on Sat. so probably won’t hear anything before at least Monday.

Part of the time I used a soaker hose to water but much of the time I used a hose which could have splashed “whatever” up from the ground. Although it was probably a mistake I thought I’d recycle fallen Live Oak leaves by using it as mulch. May or may not be relevant, I have no idea.

I’m getting impatient for the Brandywines to start ripening so I can see if the fruit is going to be okay or uneatable like these Beefsteaks were.

It’s more
I had sent images to my local county extension office and this is a snippet of the reply:

“I think I can answer some of your problems. The main one being that tt is near the end of tomato growing season. The heat will kill them. So tomato plants right now are wilting and dying out. I know everywhere you go, you will see tomato plants, but in Florida we grow tomatos starting in September, not March or April. By May most tomato plants will be DEAD.

It does look like your have blossom end rot, which is a lack of calcium, a common problem with tomato plants. Another is nematodes. Lime supplies calcium, a soil test before you plant next Aug. or Sept. would be recommended. We do them here at the county extension office.

Tomatoe plants set their fruit only in temperatures between 55 and 85 degrees. Only cherry tomatos can take the intense heat of summer here in Florida. And if we have a cold winter, like this Nov./Dec. then no tomatoe variety will rpoduce well.

You could have

organic pest control for tomato plants?Suggestions?

I’ve been lucky I GUESS,BUT I always grow a beautiful garden,have never needed pesticides.This year,something is eating into my tomatos,just as they get red.I’d rather avoid pesticide use.Any natural suggestions?Thank you

reasonable management tactics for growers who have pest problems?

Pick the two most reasonable management tactics for growers who have pest problems with crops in the tomato family (Solanaceae) like peppers, tomatoes or potatoes.
A. intercrop the potatoes with the tomatoes
B. rotate the potatoes with beans and the tomatoes with wheat
C. get rid of the volunteers after harvest
D. till the crops several feet into the ground after harvest
E. grow them in South America where they are native

We chose A and C but we’re not sure if it’s correct. I also don’t think it’s E.

What vegetables/fruit can be grown successfully indoors?

I live in a second floor flat with no outdoor space, and I’ve had a fair amount of success with growing herbs from seed. A few days ago I planted some old tomato seeds [ten years old at least] and they’ve sprouted. My flat is really quite light, with bright sun in the lounge most of the morning and then in the kitchen the rest of the afternoon. It’s like a greenhouse in here.

So, my question is, what vegetables and/or fruit have you had success with growing indoors, and how big do the containers need to be?

I’m just looking for suggestions really. Thanks!

Which seeds (from my list) can I begin germinating indoors?

I live in central Massachusetts. Are any of the plants listed below ok to start growing if I begin them indoors?

-Green beans
-Cantaloupe
-Tomato
-Green/red pepper
-Spinach
-Broccoli

When do I put my seed into the sun?

I planted a bunch of seeds (tomato, basil, bok choi, etc) in soil in an empty egg carton and almost every single seed sprouted into a stem and tiny leaflets. I grew all these indoors because i was afraid the rain or cold weather would prevent the seeds from germinating. About a week, the sprouts started to wither and die. I didn’t know why because the plants were in a lit room and i watered them properly. I was thinking it was because i never put the plants into the sun. Can anyone help? Thanks so much in advanced!

What is the Sweetest Best Tasting Tomato To Grow?

I’ve been looking for some very sweet tomatoes to grow, and just can’t decide what to choose.

This next year I think I’m going to focus my garden space on bite sized tomatoes, but of course reserve a few spaces for some nice medium or large sized ones.

Any suggestions for us? I like to grow from seed indoors, so that’s no problem with trying to find something good in a nursery.

I grew some Brandywines this year after reading all the hype about them, and wasn’t truly impressed. Yeah they grew huge, some were on the mark of 2 pounds, but they tasted no better or worse then my vigorous early girls. And not to mention they were very ugly looking and very low in production compared to all my other large strains.

We do prefer to have mostly bite sized, easy access while walking by since we are usually short on time, but we do like a nice big slice on a BLT on occasion. So any suggestions or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Why aren’t my tomato plants growing?!?!?

I grew them from seeds, started them indoors, gradually got them used to the outside when I was supposed to, now I’ve transplanted them into the ground. The instructions said to transplant them when they had their second set of leaves, well they’ve got between 4 – 6 leaves each, so in the ground they went. that was over a week and a half ago. For the last 3 weeks it’s like they’ve been in a coma, no signs of life. They’re not losing their leaves or wilting or showing any other signs of death but I am very concerned. I’ve grown tomatoess off and on since I was a little kid but this was the first time I’d ever started from seed. HELP!!!
No way, I’ve watered them religiously. Thanx tho.
LMAO! As ridiculous as people may think your answer is, it wouldn’t surprise me at all to find out that MY tomatoes are on strike! Just my luck that they want better medical coverage or more vacation/maternity leave package! Grrrr

Is it healthy to feed my dog tomatoes?

Every day, I take my dog running at my old Elementary School. I have a little water bowl to fill up for her, and then I pick some tomatoes from the school “garden.” During the summer, nobody cares for it so I decided to take over . Anyways, there are mini tomatoes growing in there and I pick some every so often and toss them to her. Is it healthy?

Green tomatoes to red?…..?

I have at least 25 tomatoes growing all over my tomato vines and was wondering how long it takes from them to change from green to red. For instance, have one in particular that is pretty large and has been about this size now for over a week but it is still green. How long does it take from the first sprout to their color change?
(By the way, I live in So. Cali and yes, it has been hot but I have a bunch of new buds everyday so not worried about the plant dying. I water on a schedule, daily at 6:30 p.m. All of my plants seem to be thriving with this schedule. This is an organic garden, too).

Why is my tomato plant not producing any tomatoes?

I have 3 beefstock tomato plants and theyve each grown a little over 40 inches. They grow in my apt window out on the balcony. They get plenty of sunlight and I water them every day, sometimes twice a day. They have miracle grow soil and Ive even tried miracle grow plant growth (the blue stuff, mixed with water).
They havent produced any flowers indicating tomatoes. All they do is grow taller and taller. They are each very green and healthy. Did I do something wrong?
I only use miracle grow once every few weeks. The pots are big enough. There have never been any flowers so pollination isnt the problem.
They get sun all day, but not too much sun.
There’s no bugs that I can see.
No rust.
*sigh*
Okay. I took off the stems between the V of my plants. Anything else I should do to help my plants?
Also I am growing a pea plant-any suggestions?

What does pollination mean for tomato plants?

I’ve been growing two tomato plants in my storm shelter (it’s like a small green house that connects to my porch). I’ve been growing it and watering it everyday for over a month and it’s grown to a height of 60cm and no fruit.

I read that tomato plant needs pollination. Does that mean I have to put it outside to work for bees or something to make it happen? I don’t understand what I am doing wrong. Help!

Tomatoes with Blossom Rot — What caused the problem?

I have one of those upside-down tomato trees.I planted bush type tomatoes in the three openings (two plants per opening) and planted herbs on top (cilantro, mint, basil and oregano). The directions that came with the planter suggest watering them as needed every day or every other day with at least two gallons of water. I also fertilize twice a week as per the directions on the bottle of vegetable fertilzer and remove as many of the “suckers” as I can find.

I left on vacation for two weeks. I had a neighbor look after the plants. When I left they were really thriving and had lots of little green tomatoes popping out and tons of blossoms. I left a two gallon watering can, asked her to water every other day, and said not to worry about fertilizing the two weeks that I would be gone.

When I came back, the soil was very very dry, the tomatoes vines were about half dead with lots of dry brown shriveled leaves and blossoms. The herbs had not been cut back. Some were very over grown and others were dead. The neighbor claimed that she watered the tree as instructed, every other day but I have a hard time believing the plants would be so dried up, if that were the case.

I removed a great deal of the dead leaves/vines and went back to watering everyday as I had done before the vacation. It has been a week and the vines that survived are really perking back up. There are many new blossoms popping out and lots of little green tomatoes. None have gotten ripe yet.

HOWEVER, I have noticed almost all of the little green tomatoes have brown spots on their ends. I looked this up online and it said that is called Blossom Rot and can be caused by over watering, not enough calcium and a drought situation. I have been removing the affected tomatoes as I notice them so the energy of the plant can work towards new tomatoes and not the damaged ones.

My questions are:
What is causing this problem? The drought? Over watering? Lack of calcium?
Am I giving too much or too little fertilizer?
Are the herbs a problem?
Will future tomatoes be affected as well?
Basically… Is there something I can do to help my plants recover from the two weeks of neglect and get over the Blossom Rot?

Can you leave a wall of water on a tomato plant all season?

I am wondering if I can just leave my WOWs on my tomato plants all season, or if I should remove them when the plants reach a certain size.

Thanks.

Planting season in Florida when can I plant these vegetables and fruits?

Okay I live below Tampa. And wanna know exactly when is the planting season for tomatoes and strawberries.

Also, I don’t plant in the ground. I plant in a planter.

when are tomato plants in season.. i live in orange cunty if that means anyting?

If I save my tomato plants for next season will it still produce tomatoes?

Are theyre any vegtable plants that will produce year after year?
Just want to add. Im in Houston Texas so I dont have to worry much about cold weather. that and I have them all in pots to move them.

What is better: clearing existing tomato plants and replant for the next season than leaving them in?

We have tomato plants standing bushy and green. They have survived Southern California winter so far. For the next season, which of the following is better?

a. Leave these plants and let them give fruits this Summer as well.
b. Remove them and put new seedlings

Which of the above will have better yields?

Roop

Redlands, California

how to care and maintain cherry tomatoes?

i have planted some cherry tomatoes in my backyard whicch have grown well and bore much fruit. but now all of a sudden they have started to die down if you know any reason for thereuntimely death please let me know or any tips?

Why do dumb idiots who dont live in new jersey feel the need to make fun of it and its ppl?

Ohkay. Im from NJ and recently i have heard sooooooo many ppl make fun of it for being dirty and the ppl just being in the mob . OHKAY IF YOU WERE NEVER HERE AND DOTN LIVE THEN HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE???
People from here are just like ppl from other places…and STOP making fun of our accents cause you oin other states have accents. how would u like it if new jersey made fu of massachusetts or new york or kansas b/c of the accent. you wouldn’t like it. and NJ isnt just a state of factories. there are many pretty beaches and lots of fields and open land that is soo beautiful. you know a lot of tomatoes and blueberries are grown here so the next time you eat one think about where it came from and how good it is b/c it was grown with care in new jersey! =) have a nice day!
sorry i meant fun not fu lol.
ohkay i wasnt making fun of the south.. i just thought those states had accent w/e. And i make this thing about you shouldnt be saying things like that and then some ppl like dink have to go and be a….well you know….lol

Growing tomato trees?

i got the seeds and i live in florida. i have no idea how to take care or even start growing it. help?

what is the best way to grow beet steak tomatoes?

what earth, and how to care for them, so they will not get bugs

Ideas to start a small farm?

Ive lived a small horse/chicken farm before, but Im just not that into animals anymore. I was wondering what crops grow well in Georgia and are easiest to grow, take care of and harvest. And maybe some info on how to do such things, and which crops are most profitable.
Ive never grown anything more than tomatoes, and was thing about this as a hobby/extra income idea.

how could you grow tomatoes without a yard to put them in?

i want to grow tomatoes but i dont own any land to grow the on could i grow them in a planter?

why are my tomatoes small?

I have my tomatoes growing in a planter box. I am nearly 100% sure I got the full sized fruit size. Problem is that the tomatoes are setting and riping as if it were a cherry tomato. I think it is getting enough water and I have fed them. Do they need more food or better watering or something else? The plants get full sun almost the entire day.

Vegetable gardening in upside down planters?

Background – I purchased 4 of the upside down hanging planters to grow tomatoes. I was going to purchase a name brand organic vegetable potting soil to use in the planters, when the garden center employee suggested using an amendment with my regular soil…

The planter is hanging in full sun (sunup to sundown) and gets good air circulation, but my tomato plants have white powder mildew at the base of the stalks…though the tops (bottoms as it’s upside down) look healthy enough. I’m guessing the culprit is the yard soil contains spores and the water dripping from the planter, directly onto the plant, deposited the spores there.

I’ve been watering once a week in cool weather, twice a week in warm. I check the soil for moisture, so I’m not over/under watering.

My question is, how can I get rid of the mildew without using a chemical spray?

I was wondering if I added a small amount of white vinegar to the water if it would raise the pH level enough to be hostile to the mildew spores w/o harming the plant or affecting the taste/moisture/sugar/acid content of the tomatoes?

The tomato variety is Best Boy if that makes a difference. The plants are now a foot high (or low) depending on your perspective and in bloom.

Thanks!
I’m not sure how much more sun I can provide if the planter is hanging in full sun from sunrise to sunset…

As this pot weighs over 50 lbs and is hanging 6 ft off the ground in an upside down planter the soil cannot be switched out without crushing the plant or injuring the root system.

Manufacturer is no help because they recommend potting soil not soil with amendments. Please read the background info.

The dish soap water mixture in a spray bottle is a possibility. THX

Please read the question and comment on my suggested solution or provide a working alternative.

THX
Someone else told me the mildew was normal for our weather. I tried the dishsoap method and the mildew is drying up and falling off the plants, so I got 2 good answers. I’m going to put it to vote because I can’t decide.

Thanks to all who contributed, even if I didn’t pick your answer.

Late Blight (Tomatoes) and what to do with the soil?

I grew tomatoes in pots and upside down planters, and they were hit with late blight. Normally I dump the soil in a compost heap, but due to the Late Blight that hit my plants this year I am thinking this is a bad idea. What should I do with the soil so I don’t contaminate anything?

Black mold/fungus on tomatoes?

I’m trying to help my mom out here….

I told her NOT to do this but she bought one of those Topsy Turvy tomato planters. It’s dumb that she got it b/c my grandpa, and two uncles all have gardens and grow tomatoes so we can have all we want, and we live in a rural area that has plenty of great roadside stands for fresh seasonal produce. Also she could have just taken plants from my grandpa and actually planted them in the yard……but w/e.

We took two plants from my grandpa and put them in the planter like it says with planting soil….And she’s been watering it pretty much everyday (and it’s been really hot so far this summer…yesterday the heat index where we are was 110 degrees F.) But she picked one of the tomatoes and it’s super small and has on the whole bottom part this black stuff. And she said it’s on some of the others as well…even some green ones. It’s on the side of the tomatoes that face the ground (the roots are above them since it’s a topsy turvy thing).

What is this? Mold/fungus? What causes it and how do I tell her to avoid it?

BTW, I’m just gonna buy my own tomatoes from the local farmer. =)

I am growing cherry tomatoes….?

the plants are around fifteen centimetres high. I think I have given them too much tomato fertilizer because the stems and turned a bit dark. Have ruined my chances of the plant surviving and producing fruit?

Asking from the UK.

Growing my own tomato plants?

This year is the first time I’ve tried growing tomato plants. They are doing very well and I have lots of tomatoes appearing…

However, the ‘summer’ here in the UK has taken it’s toll on the plants, there are now dried/rotting leaves on them – the plants still mainly look very healthy, just a few leaves toward the bottom of each plant. Is it OK to nip them off or should I leave them alone?

I’m also having trouble keeping the plants upright (am using canes) with all this wind we’ve been having – any tips?

What veg can I simply plant into the ground in the UK and leave it to grow?

I have started to become interested in growing my own veg, I am growing tomato plants and other plants in pots with compost in, transferring them into bigger pots as they grow larger etc. Now if my job changes I may not have the time to babysit all these plants, so I wanted to go back to basics and know what seeds I can put into my allotment and leave them to grow with minimal maintenance except watering during a drought and weeding.

Thanks again for your advice

How much corn grown in the US and UK is genetically engineered ?

About how much of the corn, tomatoes and potatoes grown in the USA and UK are genetically engineered?
I mean how scientists mix the genes in a potatoe with those of a snow drop plant so it will resist deseases better.

how do i grow tomatoes in a small space with medium sun?

I have a patch in my garden about 1 foot wide and 10 foot long. I would like to grow tomatoes up high in it using sticks or something. It doesnt get a lot of sun which is why I want it high as it will get more sun the higher it is.

If I cant brow tomatoes what else is there.

im in the uk by the way and its may

Help with growing veg in containers?

Every year, I grow runner beans, lettuce, beetroot, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and the odd few bits.All in a really small space,but have grown loads each year.
I have now got a puppy ( He’s 10mths old)
who destroys my garden! Has dug up the garden, eaten the garden lights, ripped out wooden edging, dug up the crazy paving, half eaten the gate!
I am not a great gardener, and have only grown things in the ground. Due to my puppy, I am going to try and grow things in containers, on my flat roof, out of his reach.
Any ideas of what I could grow please? Getting rid of puppy not an option! HA!
GINNEY H
I know! He is bad, but have I been in a cast for nearly nine weeks with a broken leg, and nobody will walk him for me! Not because he walks badly, he’s good on the lead, basically because nobody can be bothered!
He’s a bored frustrated pup. Now I am out of my cast, He will improve, once I can walk properly. I have REALLY found out who my friends are since I broke my leg! Thanks for advice

Can I supplement lack of sunlight with artificial lights for my vegetable garden?

I’ve started a small vegetable garden on my back patio- I want to grow tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, onions, zucchini, and various herbs. I’ve noticed that the patio only gets about four hours of direct sunlight daily, and I’m worried that this will not be enough for heathly growth and yields. These plants are all in containers, so they are able to be moved if necessary to maximize light exposure. But, I was wondering if I fit my patio light with a couple flourescent bulbs, will this help make up for the lack of direct light? Will the plants be healthier with a couple of extra hours of supplemental light from the flourescents, or will the sunlight be enough?

Help me think of a simple, very simple situation that can be used for a scientific method response…?

I need a simple idea for a problem that can be solved by the scientific method. i have to:

Design your own experiment using the principles of the scientific method. The experiment does not have to be in depth. think of a problem that you solved recently and apply the scientific method.

This is an example of what i nee, very simple but i can;t think of one:
Exapmle.
Observation: The tomato plants in my garden are not growing as expected. Its appears that their growth has been stunted.
Question: Why aren’t my tomato plants growing.
Hypothesis: Maybe the plants are not receiving enough sunlight.
Test the hypothesis: I moved the plants to a sunnier spot.
Result: The plants still did not grow as expected.
New hypothesis: The container is too small for the roots to grow properly.
Test the hypothesis: I transferred the tomato plants to a larger container.
Result: The plants are growing taller and producing tomatoes.
Conclusion: The second hypothesis is verified.

I dont actualy have to test it, i just have to make up one

Xmas gift plants suggestions?

My kids and I have been growing plants from seedlings all year long! We have decided that it would be nice to make an arrangement of plants for the 2 grandmas for Christmas. I need some help in figuring out how to put these together. We have lemon trees, garden tomatoes, bell pepper plants, daises, cherry tomatoes, chard and basil. What type of container should I put it all in? How can i make it look professional like the ones you get at nurseries? I am not very crafty…. Please help.

Please help me identify what is eating my vegetable garden (lettuce,broccoli, etc) …likely animal pest?

I live in Los Angeles, in the hills – not on flat land or in the ‘city’ but surrounded by other houses. I decided this year to grow a vegetable garden on my roof (2 story house with 2 large flat areas…

I started with tomatoes and now I have about 100 plants going …. (all in containers) … some going crazy. The Los Angeles weather is great for it.

BUT.

About 10 days ago I noticed that one of my lettuce plants was … gone. Well, the base was there but the little emerging leaves were all gone. Within days every lettuce plant had been demolished overnight. The interesting thing is that what’s eating it leaves ANY leaves that are larger than about 4x6inches .. anything smaller it works on. And those plants that have big leaves this predator has managed to eat the small ones growing in the center.

Now, 10 days later every lettuce plant is screwed up or gone completely — and it/they moved on to Broccoli – ate my entire crop – 3 large plants (that hadnt even formed heads yet) .. the same MO – eating the middle (small emerging parts) first and then the rest. After the broccoli it became the cauliflower – and then the radishes. I had planted about 40 radishes around all of the tomato plants and I came out today and the radishes’ leaves were all gone and little sticks were around every tomato plant.

This is driving me nuts. I can’t overstate it – my house touches trees and so it’s easy for squirrels to get there.. but I have never seen them – and there is NO digging anywhere. Once I saw a raccoon on my roof (years ago, giant) – but not since.

I can’t find a single resource online that describes this problem. I have found many cutworms and aphids on some plants – even the broccoli that eventually was eaten only AFTER I got rid of the aphids… but I have always been able to deal with insects because I can see them.

Also this is an area for slugs but there are no tracks anywhere. ever.

Please help – my happiness and sanity and ability to eat vegetables when the apocalypse comes depends on you!!!

Thank you!
notes for answerers:

1) – I can see teeth marks on all of the foliage (except the little seedlings which are left with single nubs) – but I can’t identify what kind of teeth. I guess when I say teeth mark I just mean it’s clear that the plant was chewed and not broken off.

2) an additional note – I hadn’t thought about rats at all, but … we have these things here called ‘giant roof rats’ – and last Thanksgiving one was living in the exact area I’m growing food in … took us like 2 weeks to catch him and he was nearly 2 feet long.

Does anyone think that a rat would eat lettuce, brocolli stems, etc..? I have a huge wonderful cucumber plant and many tomatoes and they have not been touched. Also I have not seen any footprints I could identify.
To poster #3 – it really can’t be cutworms, because I check for worms all the time – and have killed several. What happened here is full near-heads of lettuce disappeared in one night with pieces on the ground like something chewed it and didn’t clean their plate.