Category Archives: Tomatoes
Tomato Interrupted ?
Four more varieties of tomatoes have germinated.
18 Days Later
The Sioux and Stupice tomato seedlings are still inside under lights but all the others are outside now. The first true leaves have arrived on the Green Zebra from Siskyous Seeds and the Amos Coli from Baker Creek.
18 Days Later
The Sioux and Stupice tomato seedlings are still inside under lights but all the others are outside now. The first true leaves have arrived on the Green Zebra from Siskyous Seeds and the Amos Coli from Baker Creek.
Tomatoes Day 8
Always a few surprises in my tomato germination projects. Last year I tried germinating lots of seeds together, per Epic Tomatoes, and it was not good for me–or my tomatoes. I lost lots of seedlings; they just didn’t thrive
Tomatoes Day 8
Always a few surprises in my tomato germination projects. Last year I tried germinating lots of seeds together, per Epic Tomatoes, and it was not good for me–or my tomatoes. I lost lots of seedlings; they just didn’t thrive
Tomato Germination Update
Tomatoes started indoors, with bottom heat are germinating more quickly than the ones outside. Tuesday morning germination report: Sioux (2), Stupice (4), Compari (6), Tommy Toe (1), Amos Coli (0), Green Zebra (6), Siletz (0). Lights are now kept on
Tomato Germination Update
Tomatoes started indoors, with bottom heat are germinating more quickly than the ones outside. Tuesday morning germination report: Sioux (2), Stupice (4), Compari (6), Tommy Toe (1), Amos Coli (0), Green Zebra (6), Siletz (0). Lights are now kept on
Tomato List #1
Planted indoors under lights: I use a compact 2-shelf system with T-4 lights from Gardener’s Supply (Vermont). http://www.greenstategardener.com/compact-2-tier-garden-starter-grow-light-kit/ Amos Coli–Baker Creek Green Zebra–Siskiyous Seeds. Germination on day 6. Compari–Belford (home grown). Germination on day 6. Tommy Toe (cherry)– Baker Creek
Tomato List #1
Planted indoors under lights: I use a compact 2-shelf system with T-4 lights from Gardener’s Supply (Vermont). http://www.greenstategardener.com/compact-2-tier-garden-starter-grow-light-kit/ Amos Coli–Baker Creek Green Zebra–Siskiyous Seeds. Germination on day 6. Compari–Belford (home grown). Germination on day 6. Tommy Toe (cherry)– Baker Creek
Tomato Diaries
After returning from Sante Fe, NY (Rocky Mountain Seed Summit) I was ready to plant tomato seeds. On *Willa Koerner’s birthday (3/8) I finally got the seeds in. On Tuesday I cleaned and sterilized the six pack using 4 five
Tomato Diaries
After returning from Sante Fe, NY (Rocky Mountain Seed Summit) I was ready to plant tomato seeds. On *Willa Koerner’s birthday (3/8) I finally got the seeds in. On Tuesday I cleaned and sterilized the six pack using 4 five
Steps for Starting Tomato Seeds
First, Gather all your equipment in one place. CLEAN ALL POTS AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HANDS. MOISTEN SEED STARTING MIX. IT SHOULD BE MOIST, NOT DRIPPY. FILL CONTAINERS AND PRESS LIGHTLY INTO CELLS LABEL CONTAINERS; KEEP NOTES ON PAPER TOO ¼”
Steps for Starting Tomato Seeds
First, Gather all your equipment in one place. CLEAN ALL POTS AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING HANDS. MOISTEN SEED STARTING MIX. IT SHOULD BE MOIST, NOT DRIPPY. FILL CONTAINERS AND PRESS LIGHTLY INTO CELLS LABEL CONTAINERS; KEEP NOTES ON PAPER TOO ¼”
Tomato Preservation Workshop July 27 1PM
This class is supported by the Emerson Ave. Community Garden and is part of their educational program. Join us at the Westchester United Methodist Church on July 27th, 1-3:30pm for our Tomato Preservation class. Taught by master food preserver,
Tomato Preservation Workshop July 27 1PM
This class is supported by the Emerson Ave. Community Garden and is part of their educational program. Join us at the Westchester United Methodist Church on July 27th, 1-3:30pm for our Tomato Preservation class. Taught by master food preserver,
The Roma Tomato Experience
Day 1: LABOR DAY Starting at 7:30 a.m. Paul and I picked Roma tomatoes for an hour at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA. My goal was about 50 pounds. We came home with 80 pounds! Price was 25 cents/pound.
The Roma Tomato Experience
Day 1: LABOR DAY Starting at 7:30 a.m. Paul and I picked Roma tomatoes for an hour at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, CA. My goal was about 50 pounds. We came home with 80 pounds! Price was 25 cents/pound.
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