Melissa is so pretty that its hard to listen to what she is saying...however when I grow my tomato'e this year they will taist better cause I will be thinking of the lady that tought me how to grow them looked. thanks melissa!!
Although you are quite correct in much of the video I think you might have inadvertently neglected to mention that indeterminate plants produce their fruit at different times while determinates produce all their fruit at once.
@TheRealTrojanGoat ... I didnt get to edit the video myself- and so, that explanation was cut out (for time limits).. Experienced gardeners (like yourself) know the more scientific definition of determinate and indeterminate.. & The way I explained it seems easier for the casual gardener- as a way to remember the difference between indeterminate and determinate when purchasing plants... Thanks for the excellent comment and Blessings from my garden!
Tomatoes and cilantro are the most difficult plants to keep alive in Florida personal gardening..I think tomatoes need to stay constantly watered,which is impossible without irrigation system.
I love all your videos. I am having trouble with my tomatoes so this should be helpful. I live in GA as well and going without rain is getting really hard on my plants.
Great video!! Thanks for posting!! Blight got our big boy tomatoes last year. It was disappointing. :( Those little fellas bloomed, fruited and started to die. Our Romas (a couple rows away) made it just fine. So we still got to enjoy some homegrown tomatoes. :) You are very knowlegable about gardens, Youve earned a subscriber. :)
Cb1967, your explanation for the cause of blossom end rot is not quite there yet. Your stated cure will not work unless the following are in alignment: adequate calcium present in the soil in a form available to the plants and correct Ph of 6.5; If it isn’t available in the soil it will not mater how you water them. Root cause is what is most important. The plant will take up all of the calcium it needs as fast as it needs it if it is present in an available form. TheGardenMaster com
Hi Melissa, Have you thought of looking at more current sustainable growing which allows you to grow year-round regardless of where you live? How about lowering overhead and producing your current production on one tenth the acreage. Not till, no weeds, no expensive equipment and bountiful harvest! I speak from forty years of commercial experience. Come visit us! I look forward to seeing you! The Garden Master and his Bucket Garden. TheGardenMaster com
Blossom end rot is not a problem within the tomato. Cb1967 is correct that it is a deficiency of calcium as well as magnesium but it is because of the soil where the tomatoe is getting its nutrients. If your soil is lacking nutrients or fertilizer and very low calcium then end rot is the result but it is not inside the fruits itself. Erratic watering does not cause Blossom end rot. Erratic watering causes the tomatoes to split down the sides, not end rot.
Blossom end rot is caused by a deficiency of calcium inside the fruits themselves, not in the soil. It happens with erratic watering where the plants take up too much water without enough calcium at the same time. Steady watering and room for air flow is the real secret to curing blossom end rot.
I **LOVE** this video!! I originally found it on HowToEatFresh but saw your comment that stated it had been stolen. This video was why I had subscribed to their channel but I canceled my subscription with them and subscribed to yours instead. I hope YouTube forces them to take your video down soon. That wasn't nice of them.
and no, no relation to the Allman Brothers Band... just the Allman brothers-in-laws... and the song? well,lets just say i had em snowed on the song! :) Thanks for the great comment...
is dolomitic lime good for other plants too? im growing a few crops and is wanting to know if i should separate these or if its okay for the other plants (okra, watermelon, corn, and pumpkin).. thanks
@BSOFinland... Excellent question! Yes, lime is excellent to unlock the soil so that plants can pull up on the nutrients in the soil.But, DOLOMITIC lime contains magnesium... Now I would recommend a soil test first though.Just to see what the Ph is. Its quite interesting to find out! Mainly because in different parts of the country, the soils are different. Here in Georgia we have a more acidic type soil... and on the West coast, the soil is more alkaline.
@gardenmagik thanks for the reply.. I'm here in Charlotte, NC.. where can i get my soil here tested? is it the same test as a ph for a pool? My aunt said that if a tomato plant doesnt produce tomatoes there is too much lime in the soil.. is that true? thanks
@gardenmagik thanks for the reply.. I'm here in Charlotte, NC.. where can i get my soil here tested? is it the same test as a ph for a pool? My aunt said that if a tomato plant doesnt produce tomatoes there is too much lime in the soil.. is that true? thanks
I can't seem to find a good answer to this question. I am growing tomatoes for the first time. I have lots of fruit set but not ripe yet. I have a liquid fertilizer that I have been spraying on the plants and it seems to work well. Can I continue to spray the fertilizer directly onto the plants after the fruit has already set? The liquid garden fertilizer won't hurt the plants will it?
@jjazman1234 .. Great question. I would say to use good judgement and Dont spray the fruit- if you can help it. ... Liquid fert is great for plants. Make sure the plant is not wilted and the soil is not dry. This usually is the cause of damage with fertilizer burning plants up...
Determinate tomatoes grow along whatever is provided, indeterminate tomatoes may cover the ground or be a bush. This is what I have been taught. I don't think it has to do anything with whether or not you can "Determine it"
Hey Melissa, love the videos, and yes you are a Hottty, my question is this, last year my tomatoes split open half way around before they ever got ripe...Please help...Thanks.
@ odysseyman7 ... Usually the splitting is caused because of irregular watering. Heres a scenario: the soil becomes dry, then it rains for a couple days and the temp is still around 90 degrees... the tomato has been too thirsty and has 'dry skin' , then when that rain comes, the tomato thinks it should grow really fast- and the skin splits... you could add some dolomitic lime to the soil in the spring (b/c it contains magnesium which is good for the tomato skin.) Thanks for asking!
I forgot why i clicked on this video... i was busy looking at melissa! Btw, you did good melissa explaining, but its not everyday we see hot gardeners! nice maters..lol!
im really impressed ,i have a tomatoe garden around 40 plants mixed with about the same in hot pepers cayene ,this year white flys are gettin on them do they eat the plant and cause the leaves to turn brown {foliage fall off }
Thanks so much! & yes, they can def damage the plants, causing leaf drop. Since you are dealing with fruits and veggies, i would just mix up dish soap in a sprayer (real sudsy), and in the evening or early morning, spray the plants at least once a week. Spray the soil too b/c the whiteflies lay eggs in the soil (and babies will overwinter) and be back next year. Some folks spray vegetable cooking oil on the plants- but dont do it when the temperature is too high or it will fry the plant.
maddbad vodoos zuccini is crashing and mine are great but my cantolope and other mellons died like something ate the root right out the neith of em how in the world do these mellons and scwash work?
There are many things that affect the vines! Dont plant them in the same place each year. and if something is eatin the root "right out the neith of em" heehee, it could be squash beetles that bore right into the plants! add a bacillus to your soil to kill any baby pests that overwinter in the soil...
Lime should be added to the soil, and tilled or mixed in whether it is for seeds or plants. It just helps unlock the soil so that the plant can pull on the nutrients easier...... it can also change the ph of the soil making it to alkaline for some plants...
i am working on a garden in Houtson added tomatoes this year i am glad you schooled me on the types and just have to say you are very easy on the eyes
love tomatoes great vid this year i am growing outdoor girls an outdoor type i live in north england on the england scotland border mostly people grow in greenhouses here as for the climate but the outdoor girl is very resiliant to variable weather changes i am growing outside, so far still early just put them outside due to weather warming up but lovely large beautiful plants i am very pleased with them 2 trusses set at mo.
Very informative and useful compared to the average "tomato grow" videos. I do tend to prefer organic methods over using store bought soil admendments and pest control methods.
You really did a good job doing this video. Thanks. Tomatoes can be easy to grow, if you have the right soil in place. I have a nice vegetable garden. You just can't learn enough for good results. What's nice for me is, I live in Clearwater, FL. We get two growing seasons!
Yes! i would say go for it- pruning is optional... pruning gives more fruits, but smaller... not pruning produces less fruits, but larger! oh and keep the moisture consistent...
Thank you! Your mixture sounds great! feel free to add worm castings or mushroom compost in the mix... and choose plants that have fat stalks. Under a foot tall is great - and plant 75 to 80 percent of the plant. It will grow an amazing root system that is deep from the get go.
I'm planning to water my tomatoes from from a well that has a lot of limestone in the water. I'm worried that due to the limestone the high PH of the water will hurt the plants. Should the water be treated before I irrigate? Since cow manure is acidic I was thinking I could use that to put lower the PH before wattering.
Excellent question! My best advice would be to get a ph kit. test the water and if the ph is above 7.5 or 8, you definitely need to add something. Maybe some sulphur or even some aluminum sulphate. this will change the ph. make it an experiment- to see exactly how much sulphur (or alum sulfate ) you will need per a 5 gal bucket of water...keep the ph above a 5.5 ...Let me know if this works! Best of Luck and Thanks for the comment! let me know what you find out...
You are welcome! Thanks for watchin! Im surprised that yall would had problems with the lime out there.. unless it just leaches out in the sandy soil!? Our soil here in Ga is more acidic ya know...
Thanks for the video, you seem to know a LOT about growing tomatoes. I'm starting to get into gardening, but all I have is some basil, chives and parsely in a pot. Oh well, it's a start. One day I with have a big garden with tomatoes and lettuce and carrots and beans and herbs and watermelon and LOTS of fun things like that. And some apple trees.
You are def Welcome! Basil, chives and parsley are great to start with... I wish you GREAT luck for your upcoming gardening project- and you will LOVE the apple trees !
Mid season are for BBQ's. I trained my cherry tomatoes up a fence, and they did good! This is great information, I'm so going to try planting these successively next year. Because I got crops all at once and was overwhelmed with them. I actually still have tomatoes I picked green ripening on my counter, and boy are they GOOD!
Great question...Yes, I would DEFinitely stake them, or cage them... they are indeterminate (usually) and will grow like crazy! Are they in a greenhouse or inside your home? Im sure you know that the cold weather will kill them if they arent kept in a warm place, and will not set fruit unless they are in an area with temps above 55 degrees... also see my video called "pollen has a shelf life?" ...
Thanks mate for getting back to me - I have them in a large pot, around about 18" in size, they have grown very quickly and i will stake them today, tem here is around 85 - 90 degrees, I have been plucking lady beetles of them for a week or so - I have them in fullsu, is this O.K. all the best Gene
Perfect temps! and yes, full sun is best... and just so you know, The lady bugs here in the states eat bad bugs off the tomatoes... so keep them if they are real lady bugs... Blessings!
I'm starting an e-mail newsletter, which I'm going to use to help teach people about vegetable gardening, tips and hints, pest managment and growing different types of vegetables/herbs etc. If interested, e-mail me at theveggiedude@ h o t m a i l . c o m, and let me know
Great idea to help teach people! Especially with the economic situation these days. Everybody needs to know how to grow their own food- at least for good measure!
Actually, it must have been a subconscious thing. It wasnt intentional- but Thanks for wondering! Those tomatoes turned out awesome too by the way! melissa
Thanks for watching! My accent is Southern.. I live in Georgia, and yes, its a kinda heavy accent , or so Im told. lol! Blessins' from the Garden! melissa
hi melissa, thanks for a great vid, just a quick question, can i over water my tomatoes and how much water do they need? i live in spain so they get a lot of hot weather. thanks
Yes u can. They dont like wet feet, only wet toes. I put a gallon of water per plant once a week if no rain.. Im not sure how your SOIL is though. Keep in mind: One inch of water will soak about 3 or 4 inches deep into clay soil. One inch of water will soak abt 5 to 7 inches deep into a loamy soil.. but one inch of water can soak into around 10 to 12 inches of sandy soil.. one gallon, once a week of slow watering is great. Also, Plant the varieties that like hot weather. Hope this helps! melissa
I have had tons of cherry's so far but my Big Boys, Better Boys, and Rutgers are still green. I am expecting an explosion of red in about a week or two. Last year I was still picking red tomatoes well into October.
Great video. I loved the part about the different type of tomatoes. I am new at veggie gardening. I grow in the earthboxes and want to try next year to grow a large tomatoe.
Wow super informative! I loved the video, however now I feel discouraged having to test the soil and all the other stuff. I just wanted to stick some seeds in and water lol.
Please dont feel discouraged! You need to just stick some seeds in and get started!..heehee... it wont hurt a thang! or buy some bagged topsoil for veggies, it is usually pretty close to what you need as far as the 'ph' goes! ... Thanks for the comment! melissa
their are two kinds of people who live in the south, those who talk funny, and those who will talk funny.
roaringwaterbay 1 month ago
@roaringwaterbay Thanks!~ ?
gardenmagik 1 month ago
@gardenmagik happy to contribute; keep up the vids.
roaringwaterbay 1 month ago
termaters!
gunnabefamous 2 months ago
T'maydas. lololol
MoFoHardstyle 2 months ago
this is great. great advice and very informative.
dayspeace 3 months ago
Hard to consentrate on the tomatoes! There'a a beautiful flower in the garden that takes all my attenention!
robyrcmp 3 months ago
Great video.
peterwatson12 4 months ago
Melissa is so pretty that its hard to listen to what she is saying...however when I grow my tomato'e this year they will taist better cause I will be thinking of the lady that tought me how to grow them looked. thanks melissa!!
sdekeyzer62 5 months ago
Although you are quite correct in much of the video I think you might have inadvertently neglected to mention that indeterminate plants produce their fruit at different times while determinates produce all their fruit at once.
TheRealTrojanGoat 6 months ago
@TheRealTrojanGoat ... I didnt get to edit the video myself- and so, that explanation was cut out (for time limits).. Experienced gardeners (like yourself) know the more scientific definition of determinate and indeterminate.. & The way I explained it seems easier for the casual gardener- as a way to remember the difference between indeterminate and determinate when purchasing plants... Thanks for the excellent comment and Blessings from my garden!
gardenmagik 5 months ago
I have just planted my tomatoes plants. Is it too late to add lime to the soil. What kind of lime should I add. We have a Lowe's nearby.
Thanks
flowers5077 7 months ago
@flowers5077
You can add lime whenever, but do you need it? Too much is worse than not enough.
You can always add more but it is hard to take it away!
TheRealTrojanGoat 5 months ago
Tomatoes and cilantro are the most difficult plants to keep alive in Florida personal gardening..I think tomatoes need to stay constantly watered,which is impossible without irrigation system.
WestcoastMusicals 8 months ago
I love toematoe sauce with my deer.
barronredneck 8 months ago
I love all your videos. I am having trouble with my tomatoes so this should be helpful. I live in GA as well and going without rain is getting really hard on my plants.
ILuvCaroline 9 months ago
Nice tan legs!! I don't even like tomatoes lol....
jaymeez 9 months ago
Great Job! I was wondering what was going on with my Big Boy tomatoe plants and the leaf curl. You explained it PERFECTLY!!!! Thanks a ton!!!
bouttime84 9 months ago
nice video cute kids
my tomatoplants turn yellow
do you know why and how I can take care of this problem?
they turn yellow and then falls down. This happens only to one of them
but now I see that my other tomato plants also turning yellow to be honest I dont want to lose my tomatoplants LOL
LetsCook2gether 9 months ago
I do love a good tomato sandwich
munierinho 1 year ago
Great video!! Thanks for posting!! Blight got our big boy tomatoes last year. It was disappointing. :( Those little fellas bloomed, fruited and started to die. Our Romas (a couple rows away) made it just fine. So we still got to enjoy some homegrown tomatoes. :) You are very knowlegable about gardens, Youve earned a subscriber. :)
Stormclouds777 1 year ago
LUV that Southern accent!!!!!!!
flyboymd82 1 year ago 4
@flyboymd82 ... Thanks so much!
gardenmagik 1 year ago
rock and roll love the plants
deluxe77777 1 year ago 2
@deluxe77777 ... Thanks for the nice comment and for watching the vid!
gardenmagik 1 year ago
Cb1967, your explanation for the cause of blossom end rot is not quite there yet. Your stated cure will not work unless the following are in alignment: adequate calcium present in the soil in a form available to the plants and correct Ph of 6.5; If it isn’t available in the soil it will not mater how you water them. Root cause is what is most important. The plant will take up all of the calcium it needs as fast as it needs it if it is present in an available form. TheGardenMaster com
TheGardenMasterShow 1 year ago
Hi Melissa, Have you thought of looking at more current sustainable growing which allows you to grow year-round regardless of where you live? How about lowering overhead and producing your current production on one tenth the acreage. Not till, no weeds, no expensive equipment and bountiful harvest! I speak from forty years of commercial experience. Come visit us! I look forward to seeing you! The Garden Master and his Bucket Garden. TheGardenMaster com
TheGardenMasterShow 1 year ago
Blossom end rot is not a problem within the tomato. Cb1967 is correct that it is a deficiency of calcium as well as magnesium but it is because of the soil where the tomatoe is getting its nutrients. If your soil is lacking nutrients or fertilizer and very low calcium then end rot is the result but it is not inside the fruits itself. Erratic watering does not cause Blossom end rot. Erratic watering causes the tomatoes to split down the sides, not end rot.
MrSybertek 1 year ago
my granny in tennessee called um maters
MrMar21457 1 year ago
I thought there was only one type of person in the south: the ones that lost the war. Maybe I'm wrong though.
tylertyler82 1 year ago
@tylertyler82 ...nice... thanks.
gardenmagik 1 year ago
Blossom end rot is caused by a deficiency of calcium inside the fruits themselves, not in the soil. It happens with erratic watering where the plants take up too much water without enough calcium at the same time. Steady watering and room for air flow is the real secret to curing blossom end rot.
cb1967 1 year ago
@cb1967 so true...
gardenmagik 1 year ago
I **LOVE** this video!! I originally found it on HowToEatFresh but saw your comment that stated it had been stolen. This video was why I had subscribed to their channel but I canceled my subscription with them and subscribed to yours instead. I hope YouTube forces them to take your video down soon. That wasn't nice of them.
Thanks for sharing! :)
DebiB62 1 year ago
Came by 2 give you a little money love my friend!!
MadBadVoodo 1 year ago
Excellent video. Thanks Melissa.
Are you any relation to Duane and Greg?
Did they name the song after you?
Cheers from Canada!
jgfergus 1 year ago
@jgfergus ...Thanks so much! Cheers to you too...
and no, no relation to the Allman Brothers Band... just the Allman brothers-in-laws... and the song? well,lets just say i had em snowed on the song! :) Thanks for the great comment...
gardenmagik 1 year ago
coming from England i just gotta say ur accent is sooooo SEXY U FIT MOMMA
petertwix 1 year ago
thank you i learned so much
youarethedeal 1 year ago
@youarethedeal ... you are so very welcome! Thanks for watching...
gardenmagik 1 year ago
Cool! Thank you!
DARTAGNANS170 1 year ago
@DARTAGNANS170 Thanks for watching and commenting!
gardenmagik 1 year ago
hey melissa,
is dolomitic lime good for other plants too? im growing a few crops and is wanting to know if i should separate these or if its okay for the other plants (okra, watermelon, corn, and pumpkin).. thanks
jessi
BSOFinland 1 year ago
@BSOFinland... Excellent question! Yes, lime is excellent to unlock the soil so that plants can pull up on the nutrients in the soil.But, DOLOMITIC lime contains magnesium... Now I would recommend a soil test first though.Just to see what the Ph is. Its quite interesting to find out! Mainly because in different parts of the country, the soils are different. Here in Georgia we have a more acidic type soil... and on the West coast, the soil is more alkaline.
gardenmagik 1 year ago
@gardenmagik thanks for the reply.. I'm here in Charlotte, NC.. where can i get my soil here tested? is it the same test as a ph for a pool? My aunt said that if a tomato plant doesnt produce tomatoes there is too much lime in the soil.. is that true? thanks
BSOFinland 1 year ago
@gardenmagik thanks for the reply.. I'm here in Charlotte, NC.. where can i get my soil here tested? is it the same test as a ph for a pool? My aunt said that if a tomato plant doesnt produce tomatoes there is too much lime in the soil.. is that true? thanks
BSOFinland 1 year ago
I can't seem to find a good answer to this question. I am growing tomatoes for the first time. I have lots of fruit set but not ripe yet. I have a liquid fertilizer that I have been spraying on the plants and it seems to work well. Can I continue to spray the fertilizer directly onto the plants after the fruit has already set? The liquid garden fertilizer won't hurt the plants will it?
jjazman1234 1 year ago
@jjazman1234 .. Great question. I would say to use good judgement and Dont spray the fruit- if you can help it. ... Liquid fert is great for plants. Make sure the plant is not wilted and the soil is not dry. This usually is the cause of damage with fertilizer burning plants up...
gardenmagik 1 year ago
I had 2 stop by and give you some money love!!
VoodooPolitics1 1 year ago
She totally reminds me of Britney Spears in that Will and Grace episode !
spyknife 1 year ago
Looks like some of the 'tubers could use a cold shower. Thanks for a very informative production. I appreciate the effort you put into it.
stevesmitty79 1 year ago
@stevesmitty79 Thank you very much!
gardenmagik 1 year ago
Determinate tomatoes grow along whatever is provided, indeterminate tomatoes may cover the ground or be a bush. This is what I have been taught. I don't think it has to do anything with whether or not you can "Determine it"
HarmlessBystander 1 year ago
The Fence in your Garden remembers to Guantanamo, it,s safer than Fort Knox.
noosella 1 year ago
Hey Melissa, love the videos, and yes you are a Hottty, my question is this, last year my tomatoes split open half way around before they ever got ripe...Please help...Thanks.
odysseyman7 1 year ago
@ odysseyman7 ... Usually the splitting is caused because of irregular watering. Heres a scenario: the soil becomes dry, then it rains for a couple days and the temp is still around 90 degrees... the tomato has been too thirsty and has 'dry skin' , then when that rain comes, the tomato thinks it should grow really fast- and the skin splits... you could add some dolomitic lime to the soil in the spring (b/c it contains magnesium which is good for the tomato skin.) Thanks for asking!
gardenmagik 1 year ago
My tomatoes fruit early mid & late season all on same plants.
fatturdburger 1 year ago
OMG!!!! Pretty.
bigew37 2 years ago
Hey Mellissa...great video. Love that accent...I'm from teh South tooo...South Philadelphia. Check out my tomato videos on You-Tube.
pepperjoe12 2 years ago
i posted a comment an it wont appear
halfmoon26 2 years ago
"Hi everybary" waaaaah. I am in love
halfmoon26 2 years ago
I'm from MS ain't been there for a while. Man do I miss those fine southern gals, love her accent!
foggelus 2 years ago 5
im a sucker 4 a chick with a southern accent!!
wilatemodel 2 years ago
i love tomatoes
gopherpoop 2 years ago
I forgot why i clicked on this video... i was busy looking at melissa! Btw, you did good melissa explaining, but its not everyday we see hot gardeners! nice maters..lol!
randalj79 2 years ago 7
Love the accent... "Tomata's" LOL
Reminds me of the movie "Cars"
RCHelinut 2 years ago 3
Dont ya jus love that hill billy accent !!! YEEE HAAA
spyknife 2 years ago
y do Tomatoes taste so very bad? couldn't they taste like butter fingers?
coolpool55 2 years ago
wow a pin up model talking about gardening.. this is great lol.
x11115 2 years ago 2
im really impressed ,i have a tomatoe garden around 40 plants mixed with about the same in hot pepers cayene ,this year white flys are gettin on them do they eat the plant and cause the leaves to turn brown {foliage fall off }
thomashcooper2001 2 years ago
Thanks so much! & yes, they can def damage the plants, causing leaf drop. Since you are dealing with fruits and veggies, i would just mix up dish soap in a sprayer (real sudsy), and in the evening or early morning, spray the plants at least once a week. Spray the soil too b/c the whiteflies lay eggs in the soil (and babies will overwinter) and be back next year. Some folks spray vegetable cooking oil on the plants- but dont do it when the temperature is too high or it will fry the plant.
gardenmagik 2 years ago
Any relation to Greg Allman?
chillilover1 2 years ago
Ha! No...but Thanks for askin'..!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
I got a indeterminent mess but I love them
maddbad vodoos zuccini is crashing and mine are great but my cantolope and other mellons died like something ate the root right out the neith of em how in the world do these mellons and scwash work?
oh 5 star
jefferyrowe1960 2 years ago
There are many things that affect the vines! Dont plant them in the same place each year. and if something is eatin the root "right out the neith of em" heehee, it could be squash beetles that bore right into the plants! add a bacillus to your soil to kill any baby pests that overwinter in the soil...
gardenmagik 2 years ago
You're really nice, and what an accent!
mdtm16 2 years ago
Hey Thanks so much !
gardenmagik 2 years ago
what a beautiful women..
WickedG5150 2 years ago
too kind.... Thank you
gardenmagik 2 years ago
This is it - great video ! I must be the worlds greatest optimist as I am attempting to grow tommys outside in England this year !
glambuster 2 years ago
How are the tommys growing!? Hopefully, they will do great!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
Should you put lime in when you are planting seeds? Or just when you plant plants?
logos2600 2 years ago
Lime should be added to the soil, and tilled or mixed in whether it is for seeds or plants. It just helps unlock the soil so that the plant can pull on the nutrients easier...... it can also change the ph of the soil making it to alkaline for some plants...
gardenmagik 2 years ago
I grow tomatoes in my hydroponic farm.
manicdepression81 2 years ago
Do you have any varieties that actually taste better when grown hydroponically?
gardenmagik 2 years ago
shes pretty damn hot
3603mailmaster 2 years ago 3
Thank you...
gardenmagik 2 years ago
i am working on a garden in Houtson added tomatoes this year i am glad you schooled me on the types and just have to say you are very easy on the eyes
dumb7890 2 years ago
Great! Good luck with them! and Thanks for the nice comment!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
love tomatoes great vid this year i am growing outdoor girls an outdoor type i live in north england on the england scotland border mostly people grow in greenhouses here as for the climate but the outdoor girl is very resiliant to variable weather changes i am growing outside, so far still early just put them outside due to weather warming up but lovely large beautiful plants i am very pleased with them 2 trusses set at mo.
RIDDICKorigional 2 years ago
Fantastic video!
chesterboy12354 2 years ago
Great info. The garden is wonderful looking garden
SouthernHomeGrown 2 years ago
good vid
young2880 2 years ago
Very informative and useful compared to the average "tomato grow" videos. I do tend to prefer organic methods over using store bought soil admendments and pest control methods.
Tsavah 2 years ago
so i started growing tomatoes in egg cartons and moved them outdoors in about 1 1/2 months. that OK?
s1korea 2 years ago
You were very helpful, thanks! I am planting my tomatoes right now!
themagicword 2 years ago
Glad to be able to help! Thanks for watchin the video too! Im starting planting this week too!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
I have a green thumb and im giving you a thumbs up for your video
420cat420dog 2 years ago
Thank you so much !
gardenmagik 2 years ago
You really did a good job doing this video. Thanks. Tomatoes can be easy to grow, if you have the right soil in place. I have a nice vegetable garden. You just can't learn enough for good results. What's nice for me is, I live in Clearwater, FL. We get two growing seasons!
GradyWhite2007 2 years ago
Hey Thanks! and Yall are so lucky to have 2 growing seasons!!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
thank you for this. It is very helpful
vapada 2 years ago
You are welcome, & Thanks for watchin'!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
Excellent advice. Takes me back to my days growing up on a farm :) Thanks gardenmagik.
Goldpen07 2 years ago
Nothin like growing up on a farm! I loved it!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
wow love this vid.i grow tomatos too in my garden.love them. 5 stars.
natgeoteam 2 years ago
you should do a vid on yours too! and Thanks for the stars!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
You are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Kevinaoreo 2 years ago 2
Thank you so much
gardenmagik 2 years ago
OMG... I am in LOVE with you!!!!
Kevinaoreo 2 years ago 2
We want to try the hanging tomatoes (upside down). We have limited space and full sun, so it seems like the best solution. Any suggestions?
funongreenoaks132 2 years ago
Yes! i would say go for it- pruning is optional... pruning gives more fruits, but smaller... not pruning produces less fruits, but larger! oh and keep the moisture consistent...
you should do a video too! Thanks for commenting!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
i love the accent
jc3mer 2 years ago 3
Thank you!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
As a former southern boy, it sure is nice to hear that southern belle accent again!
Great info, thanks. I've got 12 different varieties in my garden this year...
MiserySaw 2 years ago 2
12 varieties! awesome! you will be able to share with the whole town! heehee...
Thanks for the nice comment too...
gardenmagik 2 years ago
Hot southern woman (: anyways.. nice knowlege... ill have to put some women like that in my garden this year lol
Brownslocksmith 2 years ago 4
Great info ! Starting mine now!! Thanks!
HLCpromow 2 years ago 2
You're Welcome!.. Make a video of the one you are starting too!!
gardenmagik 2 years ago
Thanks, I sure will. WE enjoy you info and tips and videos
HLCpromow 2 years ago
awesome vid
I started working on a couple of rows today
I boarded the rows up about a foot deep
with oak scaffold boards
I used a mix of cow manure, topsoil and a little lime.
Any suggestions, Im in NC
I might hit you up if I have questions ...is that OK
arjundawg 3 years ago 2
Thank you! Your mixture sounds great! feel free to add worm castings or mushroom compost in the mix... and choose plants that have fat stalks. Under a foot tall is great - and plant 75 to 80 percent of the plant. It will grow an amazing root system that is deep from the get go.
gardenmagik 3 years ago
I'm planning to water my tomatoes from from a well that has a lot of limestone in the water. I'm worried that due to the limestone the high PH of the water will hurt the plants. Should the water be treated before I irrigate? Since cow manure is acidic I was thinking I could use that to put lower the PH before wattering.
limestoneroad 3 years ago
Excellent question! My best advice would be to get a ph kit. test the water and if the ph is above 7.5 or 8, you definitely need to add something. Maybe some sulphur or even some aluminum sulphate. this will change the ph. make it an experiment- to see exactly how much sulphur (or alum sulfate ) you will need per a 5 gal bucket of water...keep the ph above a 5.5 ...Let me know if this works! Best of Luck and Thanks for the comment! let me know what you find out...
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Thanks for the education on blossom end rot & liming your soil. I had that problem while growing in Phoenix, AZ.
99Paully123987 3 years ago
You are welcome! Thanks for watchin! Im surprised that yall would had problems with the lime out there.. unless it just leaches out in the sandy soil!? Our soil here in Ga is more acidic ya know...
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Thanks for the video, you seem to know a LOT about growing tomatoes. I'm starting to get into gardening, but all I have is some basil, chives and parsely in a pot. Oh well, it's a start. One day I with have a big garden with tomatoes and lettuce and carrots and beans and herbs and watermelon and LOTS of fun things like that. And some apple trees.
Jodiebirdinabocks 3 years ago
You are def Welcome! Basil, chives and parsley are great to start with... I wish you GREAT luck for your upcoming gardening project- and you will LOVE the apple trees !
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Mid season are for BBQ's. I trained my cherry tomatoes up a fence, and they did good! This is great information, I'm so going to try planting these successively next year. Because I got crops all at once and was overwhelmed with them. I actually still have tomatoes I picked green ripening on my counter, and boy are they GOOD!
HomesteadProvocateur 3 years ago
I just started to grow cherry tomatoes in a big pot - do i have to stake them up -
GenericGene 3 years ago
Great question...Yes, I would DEFinitely stake them, or cage them... they are indeterminate (usually) and will grow like crazy! Are they in a greenhouse or inside your home? Im sure you know that the cold weather will kill them if they arent kept in a warm place, and will not set fruit unless they are in an area with temps above 55 degrees... also see my video called "pollen has a shelf life?" ...
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Hi Melissa ,
Thanks mate for getting back to me - I have them in a large pot, around about 18" in size, they have grown very quickly and i will stake them today, tem here is around 85 - 90 degrees, I have been plucking lady beetles of them for a week or so - I have them in fullsu, is this O.K. all the best Gene
GenericGene 3 years ago
Perfect temps! and yes, full sun is best... and just so you know, The lady bugs here in the states eat bad bugs off the tomatoes... so keep them if they are real lady bugs... Blessings!
gardenmagik 3 years ago
I will look after the lady bugs from now on thanks. - Gene
GenericGene 3 years ago
Great vid mate, really well done :)
I'm starting an e-mail newsletter, which I'm going to use to help teach people about vegetable gardening, tips and hints, pest managment and growing different types of vegetables/herbs etc. If interested, e-mail me at theveggiedude@ h o t m a i l . c o m, and let me know
Hope to hear from anyone here interested
Cheers
Veggie Dude
theveggiedude 3 years ago
Great idea to help teach people! Especially with the economic situation these days. Everybody needs to know how to grow their own food- at least for good measure!
Thanks for the comment!
Blessins from the Garden, Melissa!
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Blossom end rot....that is my trouble. Thanks for the tips :)
xo
tfhl
Tinfoilhatlady 3 years ago
I love your accent
TA MAE TA's :)
love u
xo
tfhl
Tinfoilhatlady 3 years ago
Heeheehee... Thank you so much...! You Rock tinfoilhatlady! :)
gardenmagik 3 years ago
you are gorgeous, will you marry me?
heinrich1900 3 years ago
Well, Thanks for the compliment! Oh- and Im married already ... : )
gardenmagik 3 years ago
lucky husband :)
heinrich1900 3 years ago
do you wear orange tops to match with the colour of your tomatoes? nice tomatoes eh.
keep it up.
heinrich1900 3 years ago
Actually, it must have been a subconscious thing. It wasnt intentional- but Thanks for wondering! Those tomatoes turned out awesome too by the way! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
just put in a garden at ma dad's
20ft x 10ft. the soil is amazing, three types of shite, horse, sheep and moo cow...should grow some great tomatoes :)
overlander 3 years ago
Magik soil! Yes, it should grow some good tomatoes. Lime it a bit to unlock the soil... and Good luck! Thanks for the comment.. melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
hey i saw you at walmart the other day in the self check out lane i was the guy with the rake I watched your video
kpzrx 3 years ago
I love tomatos! Nice vid and thanks for subbscribing to mine as well.:)
wildstar1 3 years ago
hi again
i ve been watching your vids. very professional. what is your accent? looks australian - tomtis.....
phacoman 3 years ago
Thanks for watching! My accent is Southern.. I live in Georgia, and yes, its a kinda heavy accent , or so Im told. lol! Blessins' from the Garden! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
hi
how did you grow those nice orange tomatoes?
phacoman 3 years ago
Magic soil! heeheehee... but seriously, lots of soil preperation is definitely the key... !
gardenmagik 3 years ago
hi melissa, thanks for a great vid, just a quick question, can i over water my tomatoes and how much water do they need? i live in spain so they get a lot of hot weather. thanks
richpickins 3 years ago
Yes u can. They dont like wet feet, only wet toes. I put a gallon of water per plant once a week if no rain.. Im not sure how your SOIL is though. Keep in mind: One inch of water will soak about 3 or 4 inches deep into clay soil. One inch of water will soak abt 5 to 7 inches deep into a loamy soil.. but one inch of water can soak into around 10 to 12 inches of sandy soil.. one gallon, once a week of slow watering is great. Also, Plant the varieties that like hot weather. Hope this helps! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Great tutorial!
I have had tons of cherry's so far but my Big Boys, Better Boys, and Rutgers are still green. I am expecting an explosion of red in about a week or two. Last year I was still picking red tomatoes well into October.
jeffpickens 3 years ago
We just started pickin the Better Boys ... but like you said, we will have an explosion of red in about a week also! Cant wait.!
gardenmagik 3 years ago
luv the accent, it's great to hear accents from around the world.
I have an Aussie accent, great for reading love poems :)
overlander 3 years ago
Great video. I loved the part about the different type of tomatoes. I am new at veggie gardening. I grow in the earthboxes and want to try next year to grow a large tomatoe.
Kamisha100 3 years ago
Im excited to hear how it goes for you! Thanks so much! Melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Wow super informative! I loved the video, however now I feel discouraged having to test the soil and all the other stuff. I just wanted to stick some seeds in and water lol.
azores82 3 years ago 2
Please dont feel discouraged! You need to just stick some seeds in and get started!..heehee... it wont hurt a thang! or buy some bagged topsoil for veggies, it is usually pretty close to what you need as far as the 'ph' goes! ... Thanks for the comment! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Killer Vid!
Five Stars!!
MadBadVoodo 3 years ago
Hey Thanks so much!
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Thanks!
gardenmagik 3 years ago
looks good. subbed
vonhismean 3 years ago
Thanks so much! Hope your garden is doin good ! If ya dont already have one, you should start one! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
excellent video I like how you discuss the different types of tomatoes varieities
steveffeo 3 years ago
Thank you! I have made another video that i think you will like...It should be on here in a couple weeks after they run it on channel 16! melissa
gardenmagik 3 years ago
Nice video!
markhess 3 years ago
It would be really cool to have a tomato garden, thanks for making the video!
leinad1382 3 years ago
Lightworkers work in many ways, and you are indeed one of them :0)
Thank you, L&L, Stu.
spiritualstu 3 years ago