General discussion regarding the techniques and methods used to successfully grow tomato plants in containers.
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July 29, 2018 | #211 |
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Impressive as always, Mark. My envy has turned me into the color of a green tomato.
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July 29, 2018 | #212 | |
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Any new pictures of the Lower and Lean method or do they still look about the same as the last pics? Also, what is that determinate tomato you are growing outside? My starting season is coming up soon. |
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July 29, 2018 | #213 | |
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I have several going outside. I will post individual pics and descriptions soon. |
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August 1, 2018 | #214 |
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Pink beefsteak update. Elgin Pink is beating my big three, Rebel Yell, BW Sudduth's, Crnkovic Yugoslavian. Excellent tomato, and it is not so temperamental either, decent shape, controlled cracking, good yield. Thanks for the seed Florida friends.
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August 1, 2018 | #215 |
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Agree, it is must to have in the garden. And more than one plant too.
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August 1, 2018 | #216 |
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I adore Elgin Pink.
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August 1, 2018 | #217 |
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I like Elgin Pink very very much too, as you said, a tough plant. Flavor can surprise, productive, large attractive fruit, it's hard to find a con.
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August 2, 2018 | #218 |
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I originally got seeds labelled in handwriting I couldn't read very well, so I called it "Ellen's Pink" for a couple years. I don't think I grew it out, but gave some plants away, and it was a favorite of a few relatives of mine.
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August 2, 2018 | #219 |
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I love Elgin Pink and grew it for several years. Last year it was outpaced by a wonderful pink beefsteak called Brandyberry Pink. This is my first year planting Polish it is keeping up with Brandyberry Pink. Rebel Yell makes many wonderful tomatoes for me, though, so it has made the lineup for some time. All great varieties.
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August 3, 2018 | #220 |
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Mark, you should try Polish. I am growing it for the first time as well (Marsha, thanks for the seeds). Really great tasting tomato, despite our hot and rainy summer. It is about 8 ounces on average, good shape. The other one I really liked is Wild Thyme Pink (Marsha, thank you).
btw I am growing your Mat-Su Express in 5 gal. container (seeded June 9, transplanted June 28). It is blooming. Looking forward to this one.
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August 5, 2018 | #222 | |
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August 6, 2018 | #223 |
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Beautiful work Mark, and congratulations on a good year.
Elgin Pink were some excellent plants for me two years ago. Another husky potato leaf with large fruit and high production was Olive Hill for me last year. The taste and texture were similar, but the Olive Hill overall had better shaped tomatoes and less catfacing. |
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August 6, 2018 | #225 |
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Olive Hill is very high on my list too.
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