Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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May 22, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2012
Location: massachusetts
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Products we are happy with (good finds)
Found these coir cubes, I don't start seed in them but they are the first transplant.
About $0.30 each by the case at my local greenhouse supply. They work great, and give plants enough room until I can get them outside. They are about 4" square. http://fibredust.com/grow-cubes/ |
May 22, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Texas Coastal Bend
Posts: 3,205
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This makes quick work of scooping soil. I love this thing and want to add another to my supplies.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...p?cm_vc=-10005
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May 22, 2017 | #3 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
Posts: 2,514
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I also bought a scoop from Bond. This had welds that attached the scoop to the handle. Melted like butter when I applied the slightest force when digging. Make sure you examine the construction before making a buying mistake like I did. The connection between the handle and scoop should be a solid piece, not welded together. - Lisa |
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May 22, 2017 | #4 | |
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July 17, 2017 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: south carolina
Posts: 175
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Look for one piece molded aluminium.
Will never wear out or break.My scoop is at least 20 yrs old. |
May 22, 2017 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
Posts: 38,539
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The cup and drinking glass.
Worth |
May 22, 2017 | #7 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 13,333
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My black 100' water hose that does not kink.
I have been known to cuss at a kinked water hose before |
May 22, 2017 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
Posts: 4,916
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My new find this year is tomato clips.
Although usually they are used for stringing , but you can use them with stakes and trellis too. @ 10 cents a piece , they are worth it. Don't forget, they are reusable. Another use : supporting some heavy truss of tomatoes.
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May 22, 2017 | #9 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Williamsburg VA Zone 7b
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I love using the clips this year too! If you ever get near Buffalo ★★★★★★★★ VA on the North Carolina border (or you want to pay shipping) Berry Hill Irrigation sells large quantities for just over a penny a piece. I finally got work out that way and stopped by. It's just a large metal warehouse with really nice people. http://www.berryhilldrip.com/MG23-To...-Trellis..html I clip everything now! |
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August 27, 2018 | #10 | |
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Location: The Niagara Frontier
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September 29, 2018 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Branson MO
Posts: 441
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Outdoor Griddle
This is one of my very best purchases. It's a Blackstone 17" Griddle. I cook on it a couple times a day. I haven't baked any bread on it, but it's great for breakfast, Chinese, grilled and steamed vegetables, fajitas and about anything else. My wife also loves it, but I suspect it's because she doesn't have to clean up after me in the kitchen.
They make a variety of sizes up to 36". |
September 29, 2018 | #12 | |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Posts: 4,832
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Pretty good there and making your wife happy is a plus, too! I think Rockporter also had bought a Blackstone after the hurricane did a number down there i9n south Texas.
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May 22, 2017 | #13 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
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They were around a dime from Paradigm Gardens hydro store here in the Big O.. - Lisa |
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May 22, 2017 | #14 | |
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: massachusetts
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I put them in a plastic gutter thats on a not level grade, and water from one end which keeps it easy. |
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May 22, 2017 | #15 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
Posts: 2,514
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I am more cautious now for sure!
It really looked nice on the rack. I had no idea the welds were junk until I used it. Why make things that don't work! Turned me off to that brand forever. - Lisa |
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