Comments on: Seven Essentials to Growing Tomatoes

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:58:56 +0000

Sharon: Could be extreme heat, cold, or just plain ol’ transplant shock. I’d give them another week or so and see how they look then.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:17:51 +0000

Hi,
I’m having problems with my tomato plants in my garden outside. I planted the weekend of Memorial day and most of them are no bigger than when I bought them. They also have some curling leaves on the tops and some yellow leaves. Is this due to over watering or blight? Please reply. I have other plants in my garden, green peppers and cucumbers and they are growing great.
also, does blight come from the ground? I have been planting for 12 years and never saw anything like this in my garden.
Thanks.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:03:43 +0000

Anna, if it worked, don’t change it! The only problem that I could foresee is that if they don’t get enough light, they could become leggy. Maybe plant some in March, some in April, and some in May – See what works best!

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:12:05 +0000

Thank you for the information, enjoyed reading them. Did you tray to start your Tomatoes in late February/early March? I was told that to start in March like I did last year is to early. I am in Olds, and my tomato plants had already tomatoes on them by the time i finally was able to plant them out. What is your experience?

By: Gillian Reap

Gillian Reap — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:29:26 +0000

Dave.. guess what… it was not a watering issue… but yesterday I found millions of little green aphids… hardly noticiable to the naked eye.. I can’t beleive I missed them. I sprayed all of the plants with Safer Soap.. something I bought years ago, I am nto sure they even sell it anymore.. Today.. millions of the beasts laying on the beds. I am thinking that they came in the soil, as it is a new greenhouse and new soil. Do you have any other suggestions or knowledge of what product I can buy now to spray them again.? Thanks. Gillian

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:38:32 +0000

Gillian, it sounds like a water issue. Tomato leaves will curl with too much or too little water. I can’t really speak to your Miracle Grow question as I don’t usually use ferilizers – just yearly compost. ~ Dave

By: Gillian Reap

Gillian Reap — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:10:06 +0000

Good Morning.. I enjoyed reading your blog, it is very helpful. I have a greenhouse, not my first venture with tomatoes, but this year I have curled leaves on some of my plants. I have a automatic watering system and occassionally water between those times if it is very hot. The plants seem very healthy and only 3 have curled leaves, the tomatoes have set on already. I was curious to know what was wrong with those plants.. Is it a good idea to water once a week with Miracle Grow fertilizer for tomatoes or not?
Thanks. and keep up the great blog..

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:53:11 +0000

Thanks for the advice, I shall try to prune right now…

By: Elliot Swicegood

Elliot Swicegood — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:44:29 +0000

I’m a huge fan of your blog and I read it regularly. Keep up the good work!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:06:10 +0000

Sean – It depends on the type of tomato plant – some do need support, others can manage without… What varieties are you growing?