Hi Ray, 'Im looking to conserved space and don't have room to let them lay down. Do you have any experience with the "florida weave" support method? I've seen large scale operations like Johnny seed use it and I'm hoping that I can place the plants closer together as they seem to be photos and vids I've seen. I just don't know though, the ones I grow are indeterminants that grow up and out in a big way. The tomatoes Iv'e seen supported by that method seem much more "controlled" and "slim"
@scottj719 Yep I've heard about the weave method of tomato support but have not had the need to use it yet. Any tomato can be held with this method. You definitely have to control the suckers though. That's the key. It's a constant maintenance program.
a sucker wont 'steal' energy from the plant...but if you remove the suckers the plant will put more energry into its other growing tips, making bigger overall tomatoes...this technique is also called lollipopping in the medical marijuana world
tomato lovers visit doublehelixfarmsDOTcom. a friend of mine started this site and can answer about any tomato or gardening question and can provide seeds
@Praxxus55712 Awsome, im new to this, its just aswell we are moving into summer here in Australia soon. I was a tad bit worried as the leaves are wilting and some seem to have gone a little yellow round the edges, however i guess that may have somthing to do with transplant shock?. Thanx Praxxus for the heads up.
@shakinahstorm I transplant them to bigger pots only for selecting the most rapidly growing plants, i even clone the most rapid growers, they develop into huge plants.
@shakinahstorm taking any growing tip from a side branch and making it develop roots makes a clone, a new plant that's genetically the same as the one you took cuttings from.
@shakinahstorm Very easy, you may search "cloning tomato plant" for more detail. What I do is lightly scrap the stem i'm going to bury and sprinkle some rooting hormone then I stick it in, I use an upside down cut out plastic bottle for making a greenhouse effect mostly because the plant looses a lot of water and it may die, but fortunately tomatoes are very easy to root, in a day or two you'll see little whit roots comming from the stem.
Ray you have done it again simple explanation!..but i do have a question..my aunt told me u can grow a tomatoe by just planting it whole and letting it rot?
thanks ray...the flower on my baby squash died and the squash had some brown discoloration at the tip near the flower...the flower on the next baby squash that came in is starting to shrivel up and die as well.and my plant looks a little feeble.the leaves are getting small and the vine looks kinda anorexic...but new fruit is still coming in...what the bleeep is goin on? i dont wanna keep losing my squash.
This is true, when I first tried planting tomatoes upward.. they only produce upto 6-7 fruits.. but then the next year I planted.. I left them grew on the ground and HOLY HELL 1 plant produces 3x about 20 tomatoes each plant..!
i hav a question,okay my plant gave out tomatoes from bottom to top,it still has some on top that arent ready yet,my q. is-the ones that i harvested left a blank area on the plant,what do i do with that area on the plant?do more tomatoes grow there?,on some where the tomato grew,i cut off the tomatos but it left the lil vine part where hung all 4 tomatoes grow on,kinda looks like a 3 or 4 fingers,should i cut that off?thanks any help?
@mikertones Ignore the blank area of the plant. That part is done. If any leaves turn yellow or brown, remove them. Other than that you don't need to do anything except enjoy the harvest. :)
@Praxxus55712 so no mor tomatoes are gonna grow there?
my plant is to big and i was thinking of cutting it down and let it start to grow over again can i do that ?because its all twisted up with thick roots,i want to chop it down to about 12 inches and train it to grow strait up with some strong sticks ,can i do that?do u know ,thanks any info will help ,ty vm
this year i had to cut back to the soil due to late frost and found out i have huge tomatoe plants that are producing a good amount.. i have 10 plants in a 8ftx4ft bed.. its crazy how they are growing.. they are really wide and full..i think from now on i will cut back my plants to the ground every year.. we have a short season here in norther nv also.. well i enjoy your videos cant wait to see more..
I love the smell of my tomato plant! i don't know if it's me feeling connected to the earth God has created for us, or if it's the pure satisfaction of putting a seed into the ground and see it grow and produce delicious beautiful tomatoes!
@studentinlearning It depends on the soil. I've never had a problem. I don't allow my soil to remain damp all the time. I water deep and allow the soil to dry out. Dry soil is better for having tomatoes sitting on it. You can also spread mulch or straw on the soil around the plant to give the tomatoes a dry airy place to set. This should stop the rot issue in it's tracks.
@Praxxus55712 Hey I had a Q. I saw your other vid where you were saying howmuch your compost and compost tea make so much Nitrogen, does it also make a sufficient amount of P-K for flowering as well?
Thanks, oh and by the way, you got the life man. Haha
@enigmasfriend Between the compost and the contents of the garden soil I have never had an issue with low nutrients or minerals. Compost is all you need to add. Everything will grow, flower and set fruit in great profusion.
ps: Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it. :)
@studentinlearning Good advice if your growin melons.....maters rott on the ground... Let the plant grow natural..dont pick any suckers...The plant needs all growth and you'll get bigger and better tastin.
I like your method, but it's good for growing in the ground and not in pots. In pots it's still smarter to sucker and top your tomatoes. Not removing the leaves!!! I saw that video you were talking about too and I almost cried, it was that bad!!!! But good video by the way.
@Walleyeslayer83 I say do whatever you want in your own garden. tossing in a thick layer of mulch will keep weeds way down. It also conserves water and eventually enriches the soil as it breaks down. If you prefer to use Preen, make sure it's the right one for garden weeds, otherwise it may just kill your plants assuming they're weeds. :)
@Praxxus55712 i know this is off subject,but how long does it normally take cucumbers to bear fruit? do they have to have a yellow flower like squash?
@housebanks22 Generally it's a couple of months from the time you plant them. Some take longer and some take less time. It depends on the brand. It should say on the seed packet. Yep they have to produce a small yellow flower first.
@Praxxus55712 thanks alot...lastly...i have flowers growing on 1 squash plant but NONE on the other and i planted them at the same time but in different beds...what gives? or not gives?lol.
@bbinternational100 They're just being a bit off. Not to worry though. The other one will set flowers eventually. Generally an abundance of nitrogen can keep a plant from setting flowers in favor of putting out more growth of the leaves and stem. I wouldn't worry at all though.
My tomato plant turns yellow and then it falls down.
I dont know what to do. I have some other tomato plants but they are also turning yellow I dont know if the sun is doing this. Or maybe I give to much water Or they need more water. Can you tell me what to do? I dont want to lose my other tomato plants. LOL
@LetsCook2gether Many things can cause this to occur. The most common culprit is over watering and/or over fertilizing. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. This will give the roots time to grow. Soggy soil causes roots to rot and die. Overfertilizing can easily kill a plant.
@LetsCook2gether my plants get to be thirsty before I water them, and I mean during a hot sunny day they might even kind of deflate a little bit but they get back up later on when it gets dark, that way their roots dig deep looking for moisture and also I know I don't over water them.
@lizajb1 I've never used anything. I just give them the best soil and care that I can and let nature figure out the balance. Pests usually get a foothold and destroy plants when the balance is disturbed between helpful and harmful insects and animals. I have a lot of different wild birds dropping into my garden along with garter snakes and predatory flies and wasps. They seem to wipe out grasshoppers, crickets, ants and caterpillars. I can't take much credit for that even though it works. :)
@stymye THE BEST all around insecticide, miticide, herbicide, and fungicide I have EVER SEEN and used is stuff called AzaMax made by General Hydroponics (don't let the makers name fool you, you can use it indoors or out). It is OMRI certified organic and 100% vegetable based. This stuff deals with damn near every pest you will ever encounter. It can be used as a foliar application, a root drench, in hydroponics and in soil. It'll blow your mind! It can be used up to the day of harvest.
I love your no nonsense damn conventional wisdom approach, it is practical and refreshing, many goop points and observations. Too many people limit the ability of their plants, you work with their natural inclinations! Thank you!
Hey dude, I like your vids, you've a good cheerful approach to stuff and that's encouraging for me as a novice gardener :) have planted quite a few different types of veg recently indoors, the tomatoes and chives are flying along, here's hoping our crappy Irish weather doesn't kill 'em off :)
@Praxxus55712 Haha yeah :) the climate here isn't great, but it's been good so far this year, hopefully they will grow nicely. Am gonna put the tomatoes in to grow bags outdoors once they get a bit stronger, if it all pans out then I'll bang a vid of it on here :) Thanks for the tips in your vids, have been very helpful.
@shawnio Why would you stare at my testicles? The video is about tomatoes. I have absolutely no problem with your homosexuality, but please don't stare at my testicles, ok? It is rude and makes me uncomfortable. Thanks! :)
@Praxxus55712 well I found your tomatoes far more attractive than ....no...enough....I feel very strange and not very well...must be a bad tomato I ate....
I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I think i've watched 10 of them tonight. You definitely have some good ideas. I love the idea of continuing to add dirt to the tomato seedlings as they grow. I'm getting ready to start my tomato seeds for this summer. thanks for the posts!
@TheAsimmons Yep, that will definitely help. Try not to use compost tea on leaves that are to be eaten within a couple days, and rinse thoroughly. Other than that, spray away! :)
Your tips are new to me and it sounds great. I've been growing tomatoes for 28 or so years and I've been doing opposite of your ways, learnt from magazines. :( I will certainly try it your way and see since the past 3 years I didn't do so well. Thank you for this video!
Im going to start growing tomatoes but since i am limited on land i am going to do them in pots, should i get a large pot so they can spread out? or does that matter?
You know what would be neat? If you compared growing tomatoes free ranged without cutting suckers, and free ranged with cutting suckers, my reason is that the more suckers the more chance of the suckers hitting the ground so it will actauly support the whole plant and it should be more massive than anything you have ever seen, lol (In the wild they dont get pinched back xD)
I really like your videos & just started growing a pineapple top tonight, inspired by your other video. My tomato plants used to do very well & production was great. 4 yrs. ago I moved & started a new garden & now, every year, just as the plants are loaded w/fruit & starting to ripen, the leaves (starting at bottoms) all begin to get diseased, the leaves rot & dry up. I think the disease is in the soil & may be Bacterial Spot or Septoria leaf spot. I've used mulch & fungicide, any ideas?
@WermGut If the leaves turn yellow, then brown & get crispy from the bottom up, it sounds like blight. Plant only non-nightshades in that space with for 3 seasons. I treat blight by removing mulch, lower leaves, weeds & keeping the watering schedule strict. I water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Dry soil with air circulation keeps blight minimal. Sorry I don't know much about Spetoria or Bacterial spot. I've never had those problems. Good luck! :)
@Praxxus55712 Looking at images of the many different diseases & fungi which afflict tomato plants, they all start to look the same. I get a nice harvest of tomatoes each year, since the problem doesn't begin to attack the plants until after fruit-set. The tomatoes, themselves, look & taste perfect, it's a shame to see these massive, beautiful plants weaken & die prior to having a chance to produce to their potential. I'm always careful w/watering schedule, maybe plants can be tested.
@MrBillyray42 Try to even out your watering. Uneven watering can cause the plant to lose calcium. This is the cause of bloosm end rot. If you can, sprinkle on some mulch to keep soil from drying out too fast. I've never had bloosom end rot when the water is kept even. Good luck! :)
With the plant not caged would there not be a problem with the tomatoes growing on the ground and rotting. I also have enough garden space to allow them to vine out, but worry about the rotting issue.. Keep up the great videos..
@Haglerholler I worried about the rot thing years ago when I started this but never had a real problem with it. I don't let the ground stay wet. It's dry on top mostly and the soil is very healthy. The tomatoes are strong and seem to resist rotting on the soil. Maybe I'm lucky......or a witch! LOL
I've watched a ton of videos on tomatoes...trying to get as educated as possible when I start my own garden. I love how simple you make gardening feel - a lot of other people make it seem very complicated, but you're just relaxed and handle the plant like a PLANT and not like it's your grandma's favorite china. Subscribed.
Hey man.... Could you do a tomato plant next season and prune it the opposite way, leaving the suckers on and removing the branches instead to see the difference in its growth? Would be cool to see what a tomato plant looks like pruned the opposite way and how much production you get from it.
this might seem like a totally stupid question, but ray, my tomato bush is doing well, but its getting tall. can i incourage bottom growth by cutting the tops of the main stem off? thanks ray.
@huronhorde Yep it's pretty simple. You just need to cut back the plant. The further down the stem you cut, the more you will encourage lower growth. You can root the clipping, so it's not a waste if you cut the plant way back. I did this procedure in a video called "tomato resurrection". I demo how to cut it back. In a followup video called "Behold the eternal tomato" I show the results, which are pretty sweet. :)
hey is there anyway i could leave my tomatoe plant up and the next season that same plant will give me more tomatoes.INSTEAD of me replanting each year?
@ZachAhhLack65 You'd have to dig it up, repot it in a clay or plastic pot and bring it indoors for the winter. I'd suggest growing it in the sunniest window of your house. If you do bring an outdoor plant inside, keep an eye on it for bugs which could attack your other indoor plants.
im a first time tomato grower lol and i was looking for informative videos and i saw this lady say that to trim your tomatoes you had to cut off the suckers and the old flowers so for about a month i didn't get any tomatoes and i didn't know why...so i finally left it alone and i got tomatoes and i noticed that tomatoes were growing from the flowers. being naive and watching people that dont know what they are talking about is not good for tomatoes...but i have 9 tomatoes now :)
@lol1lady916 It never ceases to amaze me how much silly info is being spread around. When people finally stop listening so much to experts and try things for themselves, they seem to learn the most and have more fun. Congrats on your success! That's so cool! :)
at 5:25 you thow them in the dirt, you can replant them and they will reroot. because you said yourself, they are a vine, anything that touches the ground it will put out roots.
@stainless1981 Wrap your neighbor in duct tape and throw him in your basement. You can use his backyard now. See? There's always room for a garden! :)
When I start plants I use compost tea or alpha pellet tea, about one gal per plant per week. When should I stop doing this and just use regular rain water?
@jude1c9v I always stop with the tea as soon as tomatoes start forming. I've heard alfalfa tea is amazing stuff. Does it really work as good as everyone says? I mean just from your experience?
Hey Dave: Great video. An easy way to get water down to the roots is with plastic milk jugs. Just poke a pin hole in the bottom and bury them next to the plants up to the opening. Just top off the jugs with water every three days or so. Add a little compost tea now and then.
Fairly new to growing tomatoes,when you say predators what are the predators to tomatoes? will squirles or rabbits bother tomato plants? how often and when is the best time during the day to water tomato plants?
@martialfan36 tomato worms, aphids, mice, birds, my dogs. :) Squirrels never bothered my tomatoes but rabbits dug depressions and made nests.
I prefer to water tomatoes in early moring. This gives the time to drink up and get ready for a hot day. I water mine when the soil gets just a little dry. I give them a long soaking to make certain they get water far down to the bottom of their roots. That way you don't have to water as often.
Oh, you make me laugh! Thanks for all of the great gardening advice. As a first time container gardener, I can use all the help I can get! Please keep the videos coming!Any advice on growing melons?
@SoCalgardener My best advice on melons is NOT to try to grow them in my area due to the season not being long or warm enough (insert sad face here). I'm going to try growing cantelope and watermelon next spring. I will succeed or die trying!!
ps: I'm sort of hoping I succeed because I really don't wanna die. :(
@Sk8tErMaN68 I add compost to the soil before planting it. I water it with compost tea to give it a super boost of growth. I let the soil dry just a little between waterings to encourage strong root growth until it sets fruit. Then I keep the soil slightly mist at all times I clip the central growth to encourage lateral growth and multiple stems for sturdiness. That's it. No special care really.
@michael153246 I've never had that problem. Any bug that can eat a tomato can climb a tomato plant, so I doubt keeping them off the ground helps with bugs. The only worm I know that eats tomatoes is tomato horn worm. I don't have those in this area. I've never had tomatoes rot from touching the ground either. When the tomatoes start ripening, I decrease the water so the soil isn't as wet. I've been doing this for over 15 years & rarely have problems. Maybe I'm just lucky. :)
That's something my parents taught me years ago and really does work! Thanks for letting people know! I live in Ontario and the growing season doen't last long enough so we have to get as many tomatoes as we can while we can! :) Happy gardening!
try sticking the suckers into some good soil, and you have a new plant. i've started quite a few good plants this way. i enjoy your videos. you are entertaining as well as informative.
I feel bad for the tomato plant. You broke off it's arms. Anyway, how do you keep your neighbor's cat from digging, pooping, or peeing in your garden. Some cats carry parasitic worms. I don't want them near my lettuce.
OS253, Three big active cat eating dogs are more than enough insurance that no cat enters the yard. Also I have the entire garden fenced in with no access for a cat to get in. I've had foxes, a bear, purcupines, skunks, coyotes and stray dogs come into the yard. Luckily none of them caused any trouble. :)
You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
Dadldew, holy cow that was one amazing plant you had! Sucks that you had to dig it up, but I guess it was better than having it grow into your house, up the stairs and into your bedroom to strangle you in your sleep. Tomato plants are vampires that way. Yep. Don't believe me? How do you think they get so red? lol
ps: Seriously, congrats on growing such an amazing specimen! :)
Jacobestes, The suckers can definitely be planted. They'll turn into new plants fast. I'll be doing some videos this summer demonstrating planting, growing and the benefits of letting them spread out. I've never had disease or bug problems when they grow out instead of up. Let me know how yours do, ok?
give it time and feed that baby compost tea every day! FULL SUN, but insulate the pot with a polystyrene box if you can to keep the heat off the root system.
Factors....6- 5gal buckets with total of 15 tomato plants. Holes in buckets...water about 1/4 a gal a day each. took care of white fly prob somewhat. plants get 6 hours sunlight front porch morning. leaves dying lower plant leave vains purple underside. Weather 85 day night 60s. leaves curling up. Only about 2 tomatos per plant. Yellow leaves brown, tomatos in them not really doing anything. Do I need more water? HOw do I add phosphorus? PLEASE help these are my babies. Thank you
1: If the plant wilts but perks up after watering, it's a watering issue.
2: If the damage was caused by whiteflies, the problem should stop now that you got rid of them.
3: If the problem wasn't whiteflies or watering, it's probably Fusarium wilt. There's no cure/treatment for that. Sorry. This is difficult to diagnose beacuse dozens of problems have the exact same symptoms. If the plant dies, throw it and soil away.
ps: Too late in season for phosphorous to help if that were the problem.
1: If you see itty bitty bugs on the stems or underside of the leaves, it's aphids.
2: Early in the season, if there are cool temperatures and no insects present, it could be a phosphorus deficiency. Leaves will have purple veins and overall purplish tint.
Without knowing all the factors, this is the best I can do. Let me know how it goes, ok?
Hey prax I have a question. I am growing one tomato plant, and before i watched your video i was told it was a good idea to cut off the branches beneath the first flower cluster. I have now cut all branches and leaves that came off the main stem that were beneath the first flowers, was this a good idea?
Don't kill the messenger but nope. That wasn't a good idea & whomever told you this should be taken out back and beaten with a live chicken. :) My advice is leave it alone. You can pinch off suckers, but I wouldn't prune off many leaves. The leaves give more to the plant than they take. They are the engine that drives the plant. No worries though. The plant will put out more stems due to replace what you've pruned. Allow it to grow a couple to replace all that you've clipped. It'll be fine. :)
What do you think of those upside-down tomatoes that are being sold in stores now? Some of my neighbors got 'em growing but that's it -no fruit or at least yet. Looks gimmicky if you ask me.
Well, personally I think they're ridiculous as heck. The company implies that you'll get more and better tomatoes faster due to the plant being upside down and gravity helping out the fruit. That is just not how nature works. Also, the plant is literally hanging by it's roots. That's pretty tenuous. Also, if you overwater those things, I am assuming the runoff will travel out of the bottom hole and drip all over the plant and tomatoes.
I'm not a fan of them, but they seem to sell. (shrug)
A science project? What kind of project? We grew bean plants in science in high school It was kinda fun but they didn't let us keep them after we were done.
Hey, wasn't expecting a response. I tested to see if plants could grow in moonlight. Answer is they don't. Actually the tomatoes were getting really bright green, I wonder why that was.
i really like the idea of the edible air potato plant, have you ever grew one? and if so can you tell me if it is worth growing
yourroaddog 19 minutes ago
Hi Ray, 'Im looking to conserved space and don't have room to let them lay down. Do you have any experience with the "florida weave" support method? I've seen large scale operations like Johnny seed use it and I'm hoping that I can place the plants closer together as they seem to be photos and vids I've seen. I just don't know though, the ones I grow are indeterminants that grow up and out in a big way. The tomatoes Iv'e seen supported by that method seem much more "controlled" and "slim"
scottj719 3 days ago
@scottj719 Yep I've heard about the weave method of tomato support but have not had the need to use it yet. Any tomato can be held with this method. You definitely have to control the suckers though. That's the key. It's a constant maintenance program.
Praxxus55712 3 days ago
a sucker wont 'steal' energy from the plant...but if you remove the suckers the plant will put more energry into its other growing tips, making bigger overall tomatoes...this technique is also called lollipopping in the medical marijuana world
mike154423 1 month ago
its called chinese methods of bonsai , clip back let more light through to lower nodes and leaves for short bushy vegetation,
gunsfishand4x4 1 month ago
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unapologeticsouth 1 month ago
Great video.
organicgardening987 2 months ago
Once the seedlings have developed there second set of leaves, Is it ok to transplant the seedlings strait into the ground rather then the larger pot?
shakinahstorm 2 months ago
@shakinahstorm Absolutely! Make sure there is no chance of frost though.
Praxxus55712 2 months ago
@Praxxus55712 Awsome, im new to this, its just aswell we are moving into summer here in Australia soon. I was a tad bit worried as the leaves are wilting and some seem to have gone a little yellow round the edges, however i guess that may have somthing to do with transplant shock?. Thanx Praxxus for the heads up.
shakinahstorm 2 months ago
@shakinahstorm I transplant them to bigger pots only for selecting the most rapidly growing plants, i even clone the most rapid growers, they develop into huge plants.
nemodot 1 month ago
@nemodot How do youu mean that you clone them?
shakinahstorm 1 month ago
@shakinahstorm taking any growing tip from a side branch and making it develop roots makes a clone, a new plant that's genetically the same as the one you took cuttings from.
nemodot 1 month ago
@nemodot Wow!, that is so cool!. Question is how do we get it to develop roots?
shakinahstorm 1 month ago
@shakinahstorm Very easy, you may search "cloning tomato plant" for more detail. What I do is lightly scrap the stem i'm going to bury and sprinkle some rooting hormone then I stick it in, I use an upside down cut out plastic bottle for making a greenhouse effect mostly because the plant looses a lot of water and it may die, but fortunately tomatoes are very easy to root, in a day or two you'll see little whit roots comming from the stem.
nemodot 1 month ago
Ray you have done it again simple explanation!..but i do have a question..my aunt told me u can grow a tomatoe by just planting it whole and letting it rot?
dudette2c 3 months ago
@dudette2c Yep you can do that. You'll also end up with a cluster of a couple dozen tomato plants. You can thin them out though.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
thanks ray...the flower on my baby squash died and the squash had some brown discoloration at the tip near the flower...the flower on the next baby squash that came in is starting to shrivel up and die as well.and my plant looks a little feeble.the leaves are getting small and the vine looks kinda anorexic...but new fruit is still coming in...what the bleeep is goin on? i dont wanna keep losing my squash.
housebanks22 3 months ago
Why did my camera go beep? If for no other reason I will try this.
But my plant is "indeterminate"...will this work on that plant?
IAMOldNick 3 months ago
do u have any vids exclusive to squash? i got a squash question and i hate to keep jumping off topic
housebanks22 3 months ago
@housebanks22 There's no such thing as off topic here. Ask anythng you need to know. I'm sure someone will have an answer for you.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
This is true, when I first tried planting tomatoes upward.. they only produce upto 6-7 fruits.. but then the next year I planted.. I left them grew on the ground and HOLY HELL 1 plant produces 3x about 20 tomatoes each plant..!
rommeldude1 3 months ago
Just one cotton pickin' minute!
You said you dont have much room on the plot and you want the plants to grow 'sidways' and not UP !
I may not know much about plants but I do believe you have more room (200 miles) above your plot..........than across it !!..lol
supersesqui 5 months ago
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wotldthe2006 5 months ago
i hav a question,okay my plant gave out tomatoes from bottom to top,it still has some on top that arent ready yet,my q. is-the ones that i harvested left a blank area on the plant,what do i do with that area on the plant?do more tomatoes grow there?,on some where the tomato grew,i cut off the tomatos but it left the lil vine part where hung all 4 tomatoes grow on,kinda looks like a 3 or 4 fingers,should i cut that off?thanks any help?
mikertones 5 months ago
@mikertones Ignore the blank area of the plant. That part is done. If any leaves turn yellow or brown, remove them. Other than that you don't need to do anything except enjoy the harvest. :)
ps: No need to remove the tomato finger thingies.
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
@Praxxus55712 so no mor tomatoes are gonna grow there?
my plant is to big and i was thinking of cutting it down and let it start to grow over again can i do that ?because its all twisted up with thick roots,i want to chop it down to about 12 inches and train it to grow strait up with some strong sticks ,can i do that?do u know ,thanks any info will help ,ty vm
mikertones 5 months ago
@mikertones Yes you can definitely cut it back and get lots of new growth to start. I've done this many times.
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
I'm confused....there is a notice that pops up asking to subscribe to your other channel. I clicked on it & it went nowhere
So, would you please post a lin to your other channel....thanks
LauraBoivin 5 months ago
@LauraBoivin oops sorry about that. I corrected it. Thanks for letting me know! :)
Praxxus55712 5 months ago
@Praxxus55712 well, it's still there, but at least I know not to click on it now...lol
I really enjoy learning from you. Thank you for all your videos.
LauraBoivin 5 months ago
Great video! LOL! I can't stop giggling. Love your humor :P Very good advise also! Thanks for taking the time to film :)
mammamya1 5 months ago
this year i had to cut back to the soil due to late frost and found out i have huge tomatoe plants that are producing a good amount.. i have 10 plants in a 8ftx4ft bed.. its crazy how they are growing.. they are really wide and full..i think from now on i will cut back my plants to the ground every year.. we have a short season here in norther nv also.. well i enjoy your videos cant wait to see more..
ThePrincessKammy 5 months ago
I love the smell of my tomato plant! i don't know if it's me feeling connected to the earth God has created for us, or if it's the pure satisfaction of putting a seed into the ground and see it grow and produce delicious beautiful tomatoes!
womanontherun2 6 months ago
I was always told not to let the fruit grow on the ground because it would rot or spoil. So, is that an incorrect statement?
studentinlearning 7 months ago
@studentinlearning It depends on the soil. I've never had a problem. I don't allow my soil to remain damp all the time. I water deep and allow the soil to dry out. Dry soil is better for having tomatoes sitting on it. You can also spread mulch or straw on the soil around the plant to give the tomatoes a dry airy place to set. This should stop the rot issue in it's tracks.
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
@Praxxus55712 Hey I had a Q. I saw your other vid where you were saying howmuch your compost and compost tea make so much Nitrogen, does it also make a sufficient amount of P-K for flowering as well?
Thanks, oh and by the way, you got the life man. Haha
enigmasfriend 6 months ago
@enigmasfriend Between the compost and the contents of the garden soil I have never had an issue with low nutrients or minerals. Compost is all you need to add. Everything will grow, flower and set fruit in great profusion.
ps: Thanks for the compliment. I really appreciate it. :)
Praxxus55712 6 months ago
@studentinlearning Good advice if your growin melons.....maters rott on the ground... Let the plant grow natural..dont pick any suckers...The plant needs all growth and you'll get bigger and better tastin.
Kevhuns 5 months ago
Now you guys kinda know how we women feel when YOU stare at OUR "tomatoes" !
NikkiVideo 7 months ago 2
@NikkiVideo I feel so used and cheap. :)
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
@NikkiVideo god made us this way!!!
bicepsca 7 months ago
I like your method, but it's good for growing in the ground and not in pots. In pots it's still smarter to sucker and top your tomatoes. Not removing the leaves!!! I saw that video you were talking about too and I almost cried, it was that bad!!!! But good video by the way.
Illchangeitlater 7 months ago
You say tomato I say potato.
Irawdom 7 months ago
What do you think about using Preen? I hate to weed my garden and preen seems to work quite well. Is there any other way?
Walleyeslayer83 7 months ago
@Walleyeslayer83 I say do whatever you want in your own garden. tossing in a thick layer of mulch will keep weeds way down. It also conserves water and eventually enriches the soil as it breaks down. If you prefer to use Preen, make sure it's the right one for garden weeds, otherwise it may just kill your plants assuming they're weeds. :)
Dead garden = no happytime
Praxxus55712 7 months ago
"Why did my camera beep?" 'Cause you're talking too much.
FurorVikingorum 8 months ago
@FurorVikingorum no, it backhands me when I talk too much. Good guess though! :)
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
This year i'll be planting bacon...fried eggs....beer...
SAPROBICTIMES 8 months ago
@SAPROBICTIMES Bacon is hard to sprout. Don't give up if it takes longer than expected. :)
Praxxus55712 8 months ago 3
@Praxxus55712 i know this is off subject,but how long does it normally take cucumbers to bear fruit? do they have to have a yellow flower like squash?
housebanks22 3 months ago
@housebanks22 Generally it's a couple of months from the time you plant them. Some take longer and some take less time. It depends on the brand. It should say on the seed packet. Yep they have to produce a small yellow flower first.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
@Praxxus55712 thanks alot...lastly...i have flowers growing on 1 squash plant but NONE on the other and i planted them at the same time but in different beds...what gives? or not gives?lol.
bbinternational100 3 months ago
@bbinternational100 They're just being a bit off. Not to worry though. The other one will set flowers eventually. Generally an abundance of nitrogen can keep a plant from setting flowers in favor of putting out more growth of the leaves and stem. I wouldn't worry at all though.
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
I love your videos dude, you definitely have a green thumb, I am a fan and have subscribed, which I never even do with anyone!
aaaarrrgggghh 8 months ago
@aaaarrrgggghh I'm in your top 10 subscriptions! *pats self on back* I'll try to refrain from pummelling your other nine with tomatoes. :)
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
I started this year with gardening (on balcony)
My tomato plant turns yellow and then it falls down.
I dont know what to do. I have some other tomato plants but they are also turning yellow I dont know if the sun is doing this. Or maybe I give to much water Or they need more water. Can you tell me what to do? I dont want to lose my other tomato plants. LOL
Thnx
LetsCook2gether 8 months ago
@LetsCook2gether Many things can cause this to occur. The most common culprit is over watering and/or over fertilizing. Allow the soil to dry between waterings. This will give the roots time to grow. Soggy soil causes roots to rot and die. Overfertilizing can easily kill a plant.
Praxxus55712 8 months ago
@LetsCook2gether my plants get to be thirsty before I water them, and I mean during a hot sunny day they might even kind of deflate a little bit but they get back up later on when it gets dark, that way their roots dig deep looking for moisture and also I know I don't over water them.
aaaarrrgggghh 8 months ago
Oh crap, I didn't know that! LOL Good info and thanks~
OurHumbleLife 8 months ago
thanx for the tips
koolaidman10 9 months ago
what do u use to stop caterpillars and other pests?
lizajb1 10 months ago
@lizajb1 I've never used anything. I just give them the best soil and care that I can and let nature figure out the balance. Pests usually get a foothold and destroy plants when the balance is disturbed between helpful and harmful insects and animals. I have a lot of different wild birds dropping into my garden along with garter snakes and predatory flies and wasps. They seem to wipe out grasshoppers, crickets, ants and caterpillars. I can't take much credit for that even though it works. :)
Praxxus55712 10 months ago
@lizajb1 you can use BT it's totally organic . it kills all caterpillars and worms.
stymye 10 months ago
@stymye thanks mate ill be sure to ask u if i need any more advise
lizajb1 10 months ago
@stymye THE BEST all around insecticide, miticide, herbicide, and fungicide I have EVER SEEN and used is stuff called AzaMax made by General Hydroponics (don't let the makers name fool you, you can use it indoors or out). It is OMRI certified organic and 100% vegetable based. This stuff deals with damn near every pest you will ever encounter. It can be used as a foliar application, a root drench, in hydroponics and in soil. It'll blow your mind! It can be used up to the day of harvest.
THEHYDROMANN 9 months ago
I love your no nonsense damn conventional wisdom approach, it is practical and refreshing, many goop points and observations. Too many people limit the ability of their plants, you work with their natural inclinations! Thank you!
n2skcmo 10 months ago
Hey dude, I like your vids, you've a good cheerful approach to stuff and that's encouraging for me as a novice gardener :) have planted quite a few different types of veg recently indoors, the tomatoes and chives are flying along, here's hoping our crappy Irish weather doesn't kill 'em off :)
orbcon 10 months ago 3
@orbcon The great Irish Tomato Famine of 2011!! :)
Praxxus55712 10 months ago
@Praxxus55712 Haha yeah :) the climate here isn't great, but it's been good so far this year, hopefully they will grow nicely. Am gonna put the tomatoes in to grow bags outdoors once they get a bit stronger, if it all pans out then I'll bang a vid of it on here :) Thanks for the tips in your vids, have been very helpful.
orbcon 10 months ago
sick burn on Shawnio! haha
makeupismylifey 10 months ago
can i grow tomato with a small amount of sunlight???
skillah69 10 months ago
@skillah69 I'm sorry to tell you that you can't. It will grow spindly, weak and probably won't produce much if anything.
Praxxus55712 10 months ago
k next video, Id rather not have to stare at your balls the whole video
shawnio 10 months ago
@shawnio Why would you stare at my testicles? The video is about tomatoes. I have absolutely no problem with your homosexuality, but please don't stare at my testicles, ok? It is rude and makes me uncomfortable. Thanks! :)
Praxxus55712 10 months ago 16
@Praxxus55712 your humor never gets old, lol.
BreakfastBentoBox 4 months ago
@Praxxus55712 well I found your tomatoes far more attractive than ....no...enough....I feel very strange and not very well...must be a bad tomato I ate....
IAMOldNick 3 months ago
I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I think i've watched 10 of them tonight. You definitely have some good ideas. I love the idea of continuing to add dirt to the tomato seedlings as they grow. I'm getting ready to start my tomato seeds for this summer. thanks for the posts!
shanlmt 10 months ago
Can i put compost tea in a spray bottle and spray the leaves of my granden?
TheAsimmons 10 months ago
@TheAsimmons Yep, that will definitely help. Try not to use compost tea on leaves that are to be eaten within a couple days, and rinse thoroughly. Other than that, spray away! :)
Praxxus55712 10 months ago
tnx for ur great advices,,,,,
skillah69 10 months ago
TOMATOES IS EXPENSIVE AND IM PLANTING MINE
ragaberto1 10 months ago
Your tips are new to me and it sounds great. I've been growing tomatoes for 28 or so years and I've been doing opposite of your ways, learnt from magazines. :( I will certainly try it your way and see since the past 3 years I didn't do so well. Thank you for this video!
happymusics 11 months ago
Im going to start growing tomatoes but since i am limited on land i am going to do them in pots, should i get a large pot so they can spread out? or does that matter?
thechad19890 11 months ago
@thechad19890 I would use a large pot to give the roots room to spread out and support the plant. It definitely helps.
Praxxus55712 11 months ago
Can i just but my tomatoe plante down and just let it go.
TheAsimmons 11 months ago
@TheAsimmons Yep. you can just let it grow as wild as it wants. It'll do fine as long as weeds don't chocke it out.
Praxxus55712 11 months ago
Can i just but my tomatoe plante down and just let it go.
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You know what would be neat? If you compared growing tomatoes free ranged without cutting suckers, and free ranged with cutting suckers, my reason is that the more suckers the more chance of the suckers hitting the ground so it will actauly support the whole plant and it should be more massive than anything you have ever seen, lol (In the wild they dont get pinched back xD)
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daciaheslinyfh 11 months ago
I really like your videos & just started growing a pineapple top tonight, inspired by your other video. My tomato plants used to do very well & production was great. 4 yrs. ago I moved & started a new garden & now, every year, just as the plants are loaded w/fruit & starting to ripen, the leaves (starting at bottoms) all begin to get diseased, the leaves rot & dry up. I think the disease is in the soil & may be Bacterial Spot or Septoria leaf spot. I've used mulch & fungicide, any ideas?
WermGut 1 year ago
@WermGut If the leaves turn yellow, then brown & get crispy from the bottom up, it sounds like blight. Plant only non-nightshades in that space with for 3 seasons. I treat blight by removing mulch, lower leaves, weeds & keeping the watering schedule strict. I water thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Dry soil with air circulation keeps blight minimal. Sorry I don't know much about Spetoria or Bacterial spot. I've never had those problems. Good luck! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
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WermGut 1 year ago
@Praxxus55712 Looking at images of the many different diseases & fungi which afflict tomato plants, they all start to look the same. I get a nice harvest of tomatoes each year, since the problem doesn't begin to attack the plants until after fruit-set. The tomatoes, themselves, look & taste perfect, it's a shame to see these massive, beautiful plants weaken & die prior to having a chance to produce to their potential. I'm always careful w/watering schedule, maybe plants can be tested.
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WermGut 1 year ago
what do you do about blossom end rot
MrBillyray42 1 year ago
@MrBillyray42 Try to even out your watering. Uneven watering can cause the plant to lose calcium. This is the cause of bloosm end rot. If you can, sprinkle on some mulch to keep soil from drying out too fast. I've never had bloosom end rot when the water is kept even. Good luck! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
With the plant not caged would there not be a problem with the tomatoes growing on the ground and rotting. I also have enough garden space to allow them to vine out, but worry about the rotting issue.. Keep up the great videos..
Haglerholler 1 year ago
@Haglerholler I worried about the rot thing years ago when I started this but never had a real problem with it. I don't let the ground stay wet. It's dry on top mostly and the soil is very healthy. The tomatoes are strong and seem to resist rotting on the soil. Maybe I'm lucky......or a witch! LOL
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
I've watched a ton of videos on tomatoes...trying to get as educated as possible when I start my own garden. I love how simple you make gardening feel - a lot of other people make it seem very complicated, but you're just relaxed and handle the plant like a PLANT and not like it's your grandma's favorite china. Subscribed.
DedFysch 1 year ago 2
@DedFysch It's comments like yours that keep me doing what I do. Thanks!! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
Hey man.... Could you do a tomato plant next season and prune it the opposite way, leaving the suckers on and removing the branches instead to see the difference in its growth? Would be cool to see what a tomato plant looks like pruned the opposite way and how much production you get from it.
Just for shits and giggles.
SJB666 1 year ago
Like all your videos. I subscribed so when you post a new video I can see it. Thanks
Allen2045 1 year ago
this might seem like a totally stupid question, but ray, my tomato bush is doing well, but its getting tall. can i incourage bottom growth by cutting the tops of the main stem off? thanks ray.
ps; ILL BE MAKING A UPDATE VIDEO SOON.
huronhorde 1 year ago
@huronhorde Yep it's pretty simple. You just need to cut back the plant. The further down the stem you cut, the more you will encourage lower growth. You can root the clipping, so it's not a waste if you cut the plant way back. I did this procedure in a video called "tomato resurrection". I demo how to cut it back. In a followup video called "Behold the eternal tomato" I show the results, which are pretty sweet. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
hey is there anyway i could leave my tomatoe plant up and the next season that same plant will give me more tomatoes.INSTEAD of me replanting each year?
if so how would i do that
ZachAhhLack65 1 year ago
@ZachAhhLack65 You'd have to dig it up, repot it in a clay or plastic pot and bring it indoors for the winter. I'd suggest growing it in the sunniest window of your house. If you do bring an outdoor plant inside, keep an eye on it for bugs which could attack your other indoor plants.
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
ive heard do not fertilize tomato plants til they bloom whats your opinion thanks again ,neal
myshizzleneal 1 year ago
@myshizzleneal I've never heard that before. I always keep the soil as fertile as possible at all times. Seems to work perfect for me. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
I never bother to stake my tomato's either, because im lazy. But i have never had any problems. They grow out like mini bushes.
flubno 1 year ago
Very interesting video. I have a greenhouse full of tomato plants. If I had some more room I would love to try this technique.
Cheers for the vid :)
richythepianoman 1 year ago
im a first time tomato grower lol and i was looking for informative videos and i saw this lady say that to trim your tomatoes you had to cut off the suckers and the old flowers so for about a month i didn't get any tomatoes and i didn't know why...so i finally left it alone and i got tomatoes and i noticed that tomatoes were growing from the flowers. being naive and watching people that dont know what they are talking about is not good for tomatoes...but i have 9 tomatoes now :)
lol1lady916 1 year ago
@lol1lady916 It never ceases to amaze me how much silly info is being spread around. When people finally stop listening so much to experts and try things for themselves, they seem to learn the most and have more fun. Congrats on your success! That's so cool! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
at 5:25 you thow them in the dirt, you can replant them and they will reroot. because you said yourself, they are a vine, anything that touches the ground it will put out roots.
huronhorde 1 year ago
@huronhorde Yep they will root. I didn't do it because I already had enough plants for the season
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
i just topped my tomato plants and they got really bushy like more wide then they are high
middletonk 1 year ago
lol i looked up "pimientos plants" and this is the 6th in the results ..i think its the first in a playlist maybe idk :) woot !
mywootgarden 1 year ago
Ya hey there, dude that's a federal offence in my state!!
But I do hate my neighbor!
stainless1981 1 year ago
Dude! that's smart! Cool info.
If I only had the room!!
stainless1981 1 year ago
@stainless1981 Wrap your neighbor in duct tape and throw him in your basement. You can use his backyard now. See? There's always room for a garden! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
When I start plants I use compost tea or alpha pellet tea, about one gal per plant per week. When should I stop doing this and just use regular rain water?
jude1c9v 1 year ago
@jude1c9v I always stop with the tea as soon as tomatoes start forming. I've heard alfalfa tea is amazing stuff. Does it really work as good as everyone says? I mean just from your experience?
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
It is true , good , good , good video!.
StFrancisChurch 1 year ago
Gee my tomatoes grow well and I am even near the American border....heehee You are too funny ! Thanks for the gr8 tips ! Happy Gardening !
mukwah1111 1 year ago
My tomato plants are doing better now that I pinch the extra growth. Thanks
9aspengold5 1 year ago
Hey Dave: Great video. An easy way to get water down to the roots is with plastic milk jugs. Just poke a pin hole in the bottom and bury them next to the plants up to the opening. Just top off the jugs with water every three days or so. Add a little compost tea now and then.
5277407 1 year ago
Fairly new to growing tomatoes,when you say predators what are the predators to tomatoes? will squirles or rabbits bother tomato plants? how often and when is the best time during the day to water tomato plants?
martialfan36 1 year ago 2
@martialfan36 tomato worms, aphids, mice, birds, my dogs. :) Squirrels never bothered my tomatoes but rabbits dug depressions and made nests.
I prefer to water tomatoes in early moring. This gives the time to drink up and get ready for a hot day. I water mine when the soil gets just a little dry. I give them a long soaking to make certain they get water far down to the bottom of their roots. That way you don't have to water as often.
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
do u have facebook?
i add u ;)
wong7655 1 year ago
d u have facebook?
i'll show u my cherry tomato how to make it not tall
wong7655 1 year ago
Oh, you make me laugh! Thanks for all of the great gardening advice. As a first time container gardener, I can use all the help I can get! Please keep the videos coming!Any advice on growing melons?
SoCalgardener 1 year ago
@SoCalgardener My best advice on melons is NOT to try to grow them in my area due to the season not being long or warm enough (insert sad face here). I'm going to try growing cantelope and watermelon next spring. I will succeed or die trying!!
ps: I'm sort of hoping I succeed because I really don't wanna die. :(
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
if you let it spread on the ground woudlnt worms and bugs get in it?
michael153246 1 year ago
how do you nurture the tomatoe when it's in the ground
Sk8tErMaN68 1 year ago 2
@Sk8tErMaN68 I add compost to the soil before planting it. I water it with compost tea to give it a super boost of growth. I let the soil dry just a little between waterings to encourage strong root growth until it sets fruit. Then I keep the soil slightly mist at all times I clip the central growth to encourage lateral growth and multiple stems for sturdiness. That's it. No special care really.
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
@Praxxus55712 if you let the tomatos spread on the ground want bugs and worms get in the tomatoes?
michael153246 1 year ago
@michael153246 I've never had that problem. Any bug that can eat a tomato can climb a tomato plant, so I doubt keeping them off the ground helps with bugs. The only worm I know that eats tomatoes is tomato horn worm. I don't have those in this area. I've never had tomatoes rot from touching the ground either. When the tomatoes start ripening, I decrease the water so the soil isn't as wet. I've been doing this for over 15 years & rarely have problems. Maybe I'm just lucky. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
That's something my parents taught me years ago and really does work! Thanks for letting people know! I live in Ontario and the growing season doen't last long enough so we have to get as many tomatoes as we can while we can! :) Happy gardening!
BulletBill89 1 year ago
This is working.. yall should try it.
I did it, and I have only one problem with it - I don't know what to do with all the tomatoes :)
keep everything simple - don't think about it too much.
Thank you for the video, sorry if my english is not that good...
dmanmoka 1 year ago
@dmanmoka Your english is perfect. Thanks for the really cool comment. I really appreciate it. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
im gonna do it your way ... i will let you know how it goes : )
skyaglow 1 year ago
try sticking the suckers into some good soil, and you have a new plant. i've started quite a few good plants this way. i enjoy your videos. you are entertaining as well as informative.
dannymowery 1 year ago
I feel bad for the tomato plant. You broke off it's arms. Anyway, how do you keep your neighbor's cat from digging, pooping, or peeing in your garden. Some cats carry parasitic worms. I don't want them near my lettuce.
OS253 1 year ago
OS253, Three big active cat eating dogs are more than enough insurance that no cat enters the yard. Also I have the entire garden fenced in with no access for a cat to get in. I've had foxes, a bear, purcupines, skunks, coyotes and stray dogs come into the yard. Luckily none of them caused any trouble. :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
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You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
dadldew 1 year ago
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You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
dadldew 1 year ago
You are telling the truth. About 6 years ago I planted 3 plants near my fish pond, actually on the tiny island in the middle of it. I let them grow wild. The went everywhere, even went over the water to the other side. They sort of looked like gnarled barbed wire. I never staked or caged them.
They lived for about 4 years. My family and friends were amazed because they never heard of them living that long. The truth is after 4 years I removed the plants so they never really died.
dadldew 1 year ago 2
Dadldew, holy cow that was one amazing plant you had! Sucks that you had to dig it up, but I guess it was better than having it grow into your house, up the stairs and into your bedroom to strangle you in your sleep. Tomato plants are vampires that way. Yep. Don't believe me? How do you think they get so red? lol
ps: Seriously, congrats on growing such an amazing specimen! :)
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
Can the suckers be planted?
I've been trying to decide how I wanna lay out my garden, and I think I'm gonna go with your advice and let the tomatoes sprawl. Thanks!
jacobestes 1 year ago
Jacobestes, The suckers can definitely be planted. They'll turn into new plants fast. I'll be doing some videos this summer demonstrating planting, growing and the benefits of letting them spread out. I've never had disease or bug problems when they grow out instead of up. Let me know how yours do, ok?
Praxxus55712 1 year ago
@Praxxus55712 Great news. I'm really excited about this garden. You're videos have been really helpful, and your attitude is great.
jacobestes 1 year ago
......again the energy thing...you make a lot of sense.....leave the suckers in the crotches lol
jihadacadien 2 years ago 2
Never thought of it that way....we force it against it's nature...man I just might try that...maybe not all of them but a few ;)
jihadacadien 2 years ago
yea nice indian language
merock654 2 years ago
I did not laugh until u told me not to !!
gscarecrow 2 years ago
Yellow leaves brown...what I ment was yellow flowers now brown not really doing anything.
sailshane 2 years ago 2
I'm growing tomato plant in a pot... It's getting taller but there is no TOMATOS!
bailey1950 2 years ago
give it time and feed that baby compost tea every day! FULL SUN, but insulate the pot with a polystyrene box if you can to keep the heat off the root system.
ToyMaster83 2 years ago
@bailey1950 duh you will know when there r flowers then the tomatoe forms
merock654 2 years ago
Factors....6- 5gal buckets with total of 15 tomato plants. Holes in buckets...water about 1/4 a gal a day each. took care of white fly prob somewhat. plants get 6 hours sunlight front porch morning. leaves dying lower plant leave vains purple underside. Weather 85 day night 60s. leaves curling up. Only about 2 tomatos per plant. Yellow leaves brown, tomatos in them not really doing anything. Do I need more water? HOw do I add phosphorus? PLEASE help these are my babies. Thank you
sailshane 2 years ago 2
1: If the plant wilts but perks up after watering, it's a watering issue.
2: If the damage was caused by whiteflies, the problem should stop now that you got rid of them.
3: If the problem wasn't whiteflies or watering, it's probably Fusarium wilt. There's no cure/treatment for that. Sorry. This is difficult to diagnose beacuse dozens of problems have the exact same symptoms. If the plant dies, throw it and soil away.
ps: Too late in season for phosphorous to help if that were the problem.
Praxxus55712 2 years ago
My tomato plant leaves are green but on the underside the leaves vaines are getting dark? What is this???
sailshane 2 years ago 2
1: If you see itty bitty bugs on the stems or underside of the leaves, it's aphids.
2: Early in the season, if there are cool temperatures and no insects present, it could be a phosphorus deficiency. Leaves will have purple veins and overall purplish tint.
Without knowing all the factors, this is the best I can do. Let me know how it goes, ok?
Praxxus55712 2 years ago
A 6" sucker can be planted in a wet pot and a new plant started every few weeks.
I have dozens of new plants and it only takes 2 weeks to form the new roots.
gregalot200 2 years ago 2
Hey prax I have a question. I am growing one tomato plant, and before i watched your video i was told it was a good idea to cut off the branches beneath the first flower cluster. I have now cut all branches and leaves that came off the main stem that were beneath the first flowers, was this a good idea?
lucysteiner 2 years ago 4
Don't kill the messenger but nope. That wasn't a good idea & whomever told you this should be taken out back and beaten with a live chicken. :) My advice is leave it alone. You can pinch off suckers, but I wouldn't prune off many leaves. The leaves give more to the plant than they take. They are the engine that drives the plant. No worries though. The plant will put out more stems due to replace what you've pruned. Allow it to grow a couple to replace all that you've clipped. It'll be fine. :)
Praxxus55712 2 years ago
Amazing intro with chicken .I love it.:) nice
alansilvestri 2 years ago 4
good for you prax! u go! minneola24 is just jealous pfftt!!!!! lmao
swanpuppy 2 years ago 5
Thanks! Great video btw!
What do you think of those upside-down tomatoes that are being sold in stores now? Some of my neighbors got 'em growing but that's it -no fruit or at least yet. Looks gimmicky if you ask me.
Imat00l 2 years ago 3
Well, personally I think they're ridiculous as heck. The company implies that you'll get more and better tomatoes faster due to the plant being upside down and gravity helping out the fruit. That is just not how nature works. Also, the plant is literally hanging by it's roots. That's pretty tenuous. Also, if you overwater those things, I am assuming the runoff will travel out of the bottom hole and drip all over the plant and tomatoes.
I'm not a fan of them, but they seem to sell. (shrug)
Praxxus55712 2 years ago
Cool, I grew a tomato for a science project and am still letting it grow. Thanks for the vid
minneola24 2 years ago 3
A science project? What kind of project? We grew bean plants in science in high school It was kinda fun but they didn't let us keep them after we were done.
Praxxus55712 2 years ago
Hey, wasn't expecting a response. I tested to see if plants could grow in moonlight. Answer is they don't. Actually the tomatoes were getting really bright green, I wonder why that was.
minneola24 2 years ago 2