Tomatoes etc.

[Kerrigore]

Info on tomatoes etc. will be posted here.

Tomatoes are one the most popular fruits grown by homeowners, but many of us aren't really sure what the best method is to insure we have healthy plants and good fruit. First, protect the plants from cutworms. These creatures gnaw at the base of the stem, so wrap a two-inch wide strip of aluminum foil around the stem before you plant and let it extend an inch or so into the soil. If you fertilize, choose one that has higher second and third number. Chemical fertilizers have a three number code that describes the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in them. The two latter elements control fruit production, disease resistance, stem strength, color and taste. Finally, water consistently. Inconsistent watering may cause the fruit to crack or split.

A child's wagon makes an easy-to move base for off-season tomatoes. Two tomato plants in separate 10-gallon containers can easily fit in such a wagon. Let the plants grow outdoors as long as the warm weather lasts; as temperatures begin to fall, wheel the plants indoors overnight and back outdoors during the day. It doesn't take long and you could harvest fresh tomatoes until Christmas. Remember to stake the plants well and make sure that the plants can fit through the door. Also keep on eye on them so that they don't become root bound in their containers.

[Chineseguyx]

Wow, thanks for the information, truly i never knew about that tomatoes were the number 1 growing fruits for home :/

[Kerrigore]

Wow, thanks for the information, truly i never knew about that tomatoes were the number 1 growing fruits for home :/


That wasn't the whole point of the information.. it was really the transportable wagon.

[Kerrigore]

Stop grasshoppers and other chewing insects from eating your plants by making them eat flour. Place three cups of all-purpose flour in a garden duster or saltshaker and then jiggle the plants to get the insects moving. Dust the insects and the leaves of the plant with the flour. When the grasshoppers and other insects eat the dusted leaves they ingest so much flour that they become sick and stop eating. After two days, rinse the flour off of the plants using a fine spray from a hose. If you leave the flour for longer than two days you risk injuring your plants. Keep in mind that the best time to dust the plants is in the morning while the plants are damp with dew. Do not use self-rising flour. The salts in this type of flour may damage your plants and they aren't good for the soil.

[Freakshow]

Stop grasshoppers and other chewing insects from eating your plants by making them eat flour. Place three cups of all-purpose flour in a garden duster or saltshaker and then jiggle the plants to get the insects moving. Dust the insects and the leaves of the plant with the flour. When the grasshoppers and other insects eat the dusted leaves they ingest so much flour that they become sick and stop eating. After two days, rinse the flour off of the plants using a fine spray from a hose. If you leave the flour for longer than two days you risk injuring your plants. Keep in mind that the best time to dust the plants is in the morning while the plants are damp with dew. Do not use self-rising flour. The salts in this type of flour may damage your plants and they aren't good for the soil.

I never knew that..thanks, i might put them back outside instead of keeping them in the house!

[TheLawnGnome]

Thanks for the information.