Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 6, 2017 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Bozeman, Montana Zone 6b
Posts: 333
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Marking Pens
I have a lot of trouble with Sharpie markers fading out by the end of the season, on both wood and plastic. What do you use and a place to buy, please.
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February 6, 2017 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: NJ
Posts: 95
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I use a Brother PTouch label maker. I put the label on a plastic garden/nursery indentification tag. They lasted all last season.
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February 6, 2017 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Frisco Texas
Posts: 390
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use the paint markers, not ink markers. Home Depot and Walmart have them and Im sure you can get paint markers of all kinds at Staples too. Keep in mind, this IS permanent and wont wash off, but it wont fade in the summer sun either.
https://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Oil-B...d+Paint+Marker |
February 6, 2017 | #4 |
BANNED FOR LIFE
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 13,333
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Printer ink and paper, 24 point font, Times New Roman. I made these last year. Everyone told me they would fade - they didn't.
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February 6, 2017 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Ontario
Posts: 3,893
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A pencil! Believe it or not, it doesn't fade!
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February 6, 2017 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Vancouver Island Canada BC
Posts: 1,253
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A pencil on plastic or wooden markers?
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February 6, 2017 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 992
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When I asked that question, someone told me to try Testors paint markers. I bought one off of Amazon but haven't had a chance to use it yet.
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February 6, 2017 | #8 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois, zone 6
Posts: 8,407
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I use these:
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February 6, 2017 | #9 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2013
Location: glendora ca
Posts: 2,560
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3rd for pencil.
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February 6, 2017 | #10 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 2,648
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I also like the Artline Garden Marker. I use it on plastic labels and it doesn't fade through the season.
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February 6, 2017 | #11 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 2,648
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I get them from Victory Seeds, by the way.
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February 6, 2017 | #12 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 139
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Just get the Sharpie eXtreme, they are UV fade resistant and have no problems with fading for at least one season. They are right next to the regular sharpies in most Walmart or office supply stores. I have been using them for the past 2 or 3 years with good results.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Santa Maria California
Posts: 1,014
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February 6, 2017 | #14 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2008
Location: zone 5 Colorado
Posts: 942
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I second the Sharpie eXtreme. I use it on plastic plant markers when they're seedlings and also on the plant ID markers on tomato cages. I buy a heavier plastic school folder, cut them into about 1"x3" pieces, attach them by punching a hole on one end and tie onto the cages with sandwich ties.
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February 6, 2017 | #15 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 139
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