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 |
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Location: Texas Coastal Bend
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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 |
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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The cup and drinking glass.
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May 22, 2017 | #4 |
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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 | #5 |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7
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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 | #6 | |
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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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May 22, 2017 | #7 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Omaha Zone 5
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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 | #8 | |
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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 | #9 | |
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May 22, 2017 | #10 |
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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 |
May 22, 2017 | #11 |
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My Fiskars Big grip garden hand transplanter.
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May 22, 2017 | #12 |
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I had forgotten the free thing that comes in handy - I started saving the lidded plastic containers strawberries and Campari tomatoes come in. They should work well for others to take home some cherry tomatoes in. After all, that's what they're made for.
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May 22, 2017 | #13 |
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Location: OH 6a
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Black Hen 2-3-2 chicken manure compost 20lbs bag I find locally for $11.
Dramm small and big water breaker nozzle. Those fabric grow bags. |
May 22, 2017 | #14 | |
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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 | |
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I don't like those dialing plastic things with a trigger. I want to water where it needs to be watered with a gentle shower but full flow. It took me a long time here to find one.
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