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To: Lopeover

I got my indeterminates from Lowes. They usually carry different varieties. If you have a nearby Lowes, greenhouse or farm supply check with them now. They can tell you what they usually order for spring.
What I planted this year was the BeefMaster. Very meaty tomatoes that were perfect for burgers and sandwiches.

Be warned that indeterminates take a LOT of space both verticle and horizontal.
Cages are worthless, I used the Florida weave this year and was very happy with the results. If you use the weave or any trellis method make sure your to string is about 6 foot above ground. At that height you can let the plants flip over the top and grow to the ground.

We always planted deep.
When you get your plants you can snip the bottom leaves off and let them heal while you harden them.
When you plant all those fine hairs grow into roots. A bigger root system allows for better growth.
I use a 10-10-10 fertilizer and also apply lime liberally when I plant and when I hill the plants.

One other thing I do is plant by the moon.
Generally if it produces above ground (tomatoes, peppers, corn, etc) I plant on the increase of the moon.
If it produces below ground (potatoes, beets, carrots, etc) I plant on the decrease of the moon.
Never failed me yet.

Good Luck!


87 posted on 11/18/2018 11:57:02 AM PST by oldvirginian ( Buckle up kids, rough road ahead.)
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To: oldvirginian

I have a Lowe’s close to me. I will check them out. I have two raised beds, one is doing well with herbs. The other I did not do well with the caged bush tomatoes. Another section is ground level area. Thinking I will move tomatoes there. I don’t use a lot of fertilizer. Afraid I will over do it. I replenish the raised bed with bags of soil that has fertilizer in it. We compost, so the ground garden area gets that compost.

That is very intriguing that you plant by the moon’s phases.


94 posted on 11/18/2018 8:00:01 PM PST by Lopeover (POTUS needs Republicans, the Midterm Election is about allegiance to the America First agenda!)
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