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River water grows
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Jun 23, 2021, 12:52 PM

great maters. I'll harvest the first few tomorrow.





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Jun 23, 2021, 1:35 PM

If you mean for my 73 year old model in the photo -> you are on!

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Jun 23, 2021, 1:11 PM

Your tomatoes look beautiful!!!!

I tried planting tomatoes in a 5 gallon bucket for the first time this year, and I'm having terrible luck. Every tomato that I have seen so far has had rot on the bottom of them. I'll never make this mistake again. Put them in what God gave us to grow in, or IMO, don't bother!!!

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Jun 23, 2021, 1:27 PM

I have 5 plants, 2-Big Boy, 2-Whopper, 1-Goliath. As these are in pots, frequent water is needed. The deal for better maters is constant moisture, not wet/dry repeat. To help I use this 30gallon tub on a timer. Water is pumped from the lake using solar panels.
I use pots on the dock as my yard is all shade. I mix in Dolomite which wards off end rot.



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Jun 23, 2021, 1:45 PM

There were a few Big Boys, Whoppers, and Goliaths as well, but most were not.

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Jun 23, 2021, 1:58 PM

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Jun 23, 2021, 3:23 PM [ in reply to I used to be a member of "Club Beefsteak"... ]

This isn’t your Grinder profile....

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Jun 23, 2021, 1:55 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

This would be a good set up for Tigerbalm1® to grow what guys my age called "Mary Jane"

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Jun 23, 2021, 3:25 PM

Balm may be more a hydro guy.

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Can legally grow your own stash starting


Jun 23, 2021, 3:57 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

1 July in VA. No more helos flying over the garden. Impressive tomatoes Tug!!

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:13 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

I have to admit, you know how to live, modestly, sustainably, and surrounded by nature.

Kudos my friend.

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:19 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

Ah...I missed your reference to dolomite before posting below...exactly...good source of calcium.

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:00 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

Hey Allin, what you are describing sounds like a condition known as "blossom end rot."

It's actually due to a calcium deficiency. Erratic watering can contribute to it. Try using a fertilizer with as much calcium in it as you can find.

I had that problem once, and since switching to high calcium fertilizer have never had an issue.

I also grow in large planters...mine look good but are nowhere near the size of Tugaloo's.

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:14 PM

Next year mix Dolomite in the soil a few weeks before planting be it ground or pot.
I took the Master Gardener courses at Clemson, but it was Pop who taught me to grow things as his generation grew plants to survive - they used egg shells.

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Jun 23, 2021, 5:21 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

Thanks, I'll remember that, but it's to late for those I had bc, I threw them all in the burn pile today when I was mowing the grass;)

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:12 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

I think you can fix that blossom rot on tomatoes with some calcium. I know you can add some crushed egg shells and maybe a couple of Tums.

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:19 PM

What body of water is that?

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:33 PM

I'm very jealous Tug. I can't grow a tomato anymore. Some type of virus kills them every year. I put in sterilized soil, change locations, fertilize as directed and still can't grow them. Planted 18 plants this year and I'm down to 6. Will be pulling 2 more tomorrow. Any suggestions from anyone would be appreciated.

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:41 PM

I am no expert. My advise would be to take soil samples.
Clemson will do this for free:
https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/ag-srvc-lab/soil-testing/index.html


I have a web page here as to me fooling around with pots:


http://yardcraphome.com/showthread.php?4975-Tomato-Expert

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Jun 23, 2021, 4:35 PM [ in reply to Re: River water grows ]

Tugaloo River which along with the Seneca forms Lake Hartwell.
I can take my old fishing boat to a game, but it would be a long trip.



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Jun 23, 2021, 5:24 PM

Leave early;)

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Jun 23, 2021, 5:39 PM
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