Tomatoes

[igorsMistress]

Tomatoes don't like to be watered that much. You shouldn't have to water but every 3 to 5 days at most. They need to dry out between watering. I live in Phoenix and only water about every 5 to 7 days here.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I have mine planted with other things so I water around them and that's enough for the tomatoes. Haven't directly watered a tomato plant in months.

The answer is: Black Beauty! It is an open pollinated variety created by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms. The flavor is quite unique- mild with a hint of sweetness.

It's really a pretty tomato! I'm waiting on my Pink Boar tomatoes to ripen, think that's my only Wild Boar tomato this year...

 

[archeryrob]

How are you all handling your tomatoes?

I grow 4 cherry tomatoes up a 8' section of 54" 4x4 fence with two 2x2's for support on 24" garden stakes. That works great.

Big tomatoes I have tried stakes but they get to big. I did 4x4 fence which seemed to be working good and now they are over 5' tall and going to flop over now. Do I need to top them with pruners?

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

TAH-DAH!!

 

[Trish1974]

Has it been excessively wet where you are? Or too cold?

 

[Acre4Me]

You need to provide your location and climate type info. Wet, hot, dry, cold, etc?

Blossom development can be impeded by lack of calcium. Add crushed oyster shell or egg shell into soil around the plants. Otherwise, others may have input.

 

[katiebrock]

It has been rainy recently but I have a sprinkler system that I use to water them every morning. I live in on Georgia and it has been hot and muggy.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

Nope. This variety isn't 'Pruden's Purple'.

 

[Bettyboop7499]

Hey, I didn't know there was a gardening spot on this chicken forum! Awesome! I'm a tomato FREAK! Check this out! I dare anyone to guess what kind of tomato this is! View attachment 1857853

I looks like an Atomic Grape but big....?

I planted some Aromic grapes but they haven't done so well.

 

[RhodeIslandRed5]

I have to water my potted ones everyday otherwise they look like they're dead. Stupid drought. However, we're getting some rain today.