tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post7232196993936587059..comments2024-02-27T18:47:31.191-08:00Comments on From Seed To Table: Tomatoes for 2015Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-71797059583397931842015-05-26T08:48:54.230-07:002015-05-26T08:48:54.230-07:00The mesh strategy should work well for you. I trai...The mesh strategy should work well for you. I train mine up a cord suspended from an overhead trellis. I have to prune them to a single leader but in your case you could probably use a twin leader. Twisting the leader around the support does work and will support the vine, even if loaded with fruit. And you won't have my occasional problem of the cord rotting in the sun and dropping the vineDavid Veltenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710293718143454000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-31610501978957883802015-05-25T06:45:46.578-07:002015-05-25T06:45:46.578-07:00Let me know how your trials go, they sound interes...Let me know how your trials go, they sound interesting.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-19711783342532363472015-05-25T06:44:23.004-07:002015-05-25T06:44:23.004-07:00That's one of the peculiarities of living near...That's one of the peculiarities of living near the coast here, at this time of year it gets too cool for good blossom set in tomatoes, the plants grow but the blossoms fall off. So I set my tomato plants out late and they get to be a good size, not too large, when the weather finally gets warm enough to allow proper pollination. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-67906845048526190672015-05-25T05:00:18.979-07:002015-05-25T05:00:18.979-07:00How strange that we set our tomatoes out about the...How strange that we set our tomatoes out about the same time, and you live in such a benign climate! Love the varieties you are growing, and your trellis system.Eight Gate Farm NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877942009419912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-76036639091486957972015-05-24T12:37:12.506-07:002015-05-24T12:37:12.506-07:00Trialing three introductions from Univ of Florida,...Trialing three introductions from Univ of Florida, aka 'heirloom hybrids' that are intended to increase production using modern parents and heirloom crosses. Supposed to be stars in Florida. They are Garden Treasure, Garden Gem and 'New' Hybrid, all resistant to several diseases. We'll see how they do in San Jose dry heat. <br /><br />Also comparing home compost with the MykosBracey Tiedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13972052015873212797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-61729869281132887932015-05-24T09:38:15.758-07:002015-05-24T09:38:15.758-07:00Amish Paste are my absolute favourite for making s...Amish Paste are my absolute favourite for making sauce so I have a few this year. But I've never heard of the others!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-45294674270284681262015-05-24T05:28:29.980-07:002015-05-24T05:28:29.980-07:00You have so many new and interesting sounding vari...You have so many new and interesting sounding varieties that I've never heard of happening this year. I suppose that's no surprise when it comes to tomatoes - I could probably grow new varieties every year and still never try all of them. <br /><br />I must try a black tomato after hearing what everyone says about them - they weren't on the list this year, but will definitely get onMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-9539697101964222232015-05-24T01:41:36.738-07:002015-05-24T01:41:36.738-07:00I have 20 tomato plants growing now, of 18 differe...I have 20 tomato plants growing now, of 18 different varieties. I am not into quantity production of anything, I just want variety. As you know, mine are grown in containers, with single canes to support them, so it will be interesting to see how our methods compare. I actually find the tying-in and side-shooting of tomato plants very therapeutic, so it is not a task I avoid. As for the weather, Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-8225566722563511202015-05-23T19:32:58.767-07:002015-05-23T19:32:58.767-07:00I was just realizing that today as I went through ...I was just realizing that today as I went through the descriptions. Blacks are always some of the best and I can't believe that I let that get by me this year. The Mavritanskite is as close as I'm going to get, I sure hope it's a good one.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-12020292966966992062015-05-23T18:47:03.042-07:002015-05-23T18:47:03.042-07:00Love those Artisan series tomatoes. I'm trying...Love those Artisan series tomatoes. I'm trying Blush this year, and growing Green Tiger again for the second year. Spike sure sounds like a good fit for your climate.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-52618035481626160862015-05-23T18:39:13.393-07:002015-05-23T18:39:13.393-07:00Ha! There must be hundreds of varieties of tomatoe...Ha! There must be hundreds of varieties of tomatoes, yes? Cuz I am growing seven kinds and not one the same as yours. What criteria did you use to select these? Oh, of course, I need to read more carefully: ability to do well in a cool climate. Big laugh. I searched for tomatoes that produce fruit in hot and dry or hot and humid climates. Guess what? Not available in starts. CalPoly Pomona Farm Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-439775590468820468.post-19351209132102864592015-05-23T17:40:47.011-07:002015-05-23T17:40:47.011-07:00No black tomatoes? They were always some of my fav...No black tomatoes? They were always some of my favorites when I could eat them.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.com