Comments on: Potential Tomato Problem

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:41:02 +0000

Stephanie, I just ran across an article about using milk as a calcium source for tomatoes. If I can find it again, I will post a blog on the subject.

By: Stephanie A

Stephanie A — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:22:10 +0000

So that’s what’s been happening to our tomatoes. Only one particular plant has been affected – with the little tomatoes having rotten ends. I’ve been wondering about this for the last week.
I guess tomato plants need strong bones, too.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:31:20 +0000

Same principle applies ;0

By: victoria mcintyre

victoria mcintyre — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:02:54 +0000

Oh great. Too late! Well, we’ll see. Hey, does the same go for pepper plants? Someone once told me to pinch the top part off. That doesn’t sound right.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:38:54 +0000

Maybe, in some cases.
The more leaves the plant has, the more surface area it has to absorb sunlight it needs for photosynthesis. The exception to this is when the plant becomes infected with Early Blight, a fungal disease which starts on the bottom branches. If the leaves are yellow with brown spots, you have Early Blight and the leaves are no longer useful to the plant. Otherwise, leave those leaves alone.

By: victoria mcintyre

victoria mcintyre — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:48:11 +0000

Tomatoes can be fussy, can’t they?
Is it ok to pluck off the bottom few branches? Won’t that help focus energy on the top part where the fruit comes anyway?