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Weekly Garden Thread - September 19-25, 2020
September 19, 2020 | Diana in Wisconsin/Greeneyes

Posted on 09/19/2020 6:51:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located.

This thread is non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked.

It is impossible to hijack the Weekly Gardening Thread. Planting, Harvest to Table Recipes, Preserving, Good Living - there is no telling where it will go - and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you'd like to be added to our New & Improved Ping List.

NOTE: This is a once a week Ping List. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest to Gardeners are welcomed any time!


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Hobbies
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1 posted on 09/19/2020 6:51:29 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Why are my San Marzano tomatoes still green? They’ve been full sized for about a month.


2 posted on 09/19/2020 6:54:42 AM PDT by null and void (It WON'T be a Biden presidency, the Dems do NOT need him. They just need the office. ~ Blueflag)
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To: 4everontheRight; Augie; Aevery_Freeman; ApplegateRanch; ArtDodger; AloneInMass; ...

3 posted on 09/19/2020 6:55:22 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: null and void

Reno, Zone 7a...

With lots of smoke from that state to the left of us.


4 posted on 09/19/2020 6:56:18 AM PDT by null and void (It WON'T be a Biden presidency, the Dems do NOT need him. They just need the office. ~ Blueflag)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Good Morning! :-)


5 posted on 09/19/2020 6:57:16 AM PDT by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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To: null and void

Hey! You can’t just barge in here with questions! Oh, just kidding! I love your posts! ;)

Usually it’s extreme heat that stops, slows or prevents tomatoes from ripening. Where are you gardening? (Zone) Have you been in a heat wave?

“The optimum temperature range for ripening mature green tomatoes is 68–77 deg. At the same time, tomatoes do not produce lycopene and carotene, the pigments responsible for ripe tomato color, when temperatures are above 85 deg. F. So, extended periods of extreme heat cause tomatoes to stop ripening.”


6 posted on 09/19/2020 7:00:48 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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Gorgeous, cool, early fallish sort of day here. Loving this weather!

Yesterday was canning day! I had accumulated 4 batches of jalapenos in the fridge. With Sally remnants hanging around a bit & 2 inches of rain making the ground soggy, it was a great day to stay inside and do some canning. The 4 batches resulted in 24 jars of beautiful (& tasty!) Jalapeno Pepper Jelly.

This past week, I cleaned out all the sunflower stalks & took down the fencing around two of my raised beds. The only thing in those beds are marigolds so I don't have to worry about the crows raiding. Currently, the crows are more interested in what is falling off the apple tree & what is ripe on the fig bush.

The fall zinnias are really beginning to bloom. Most are solid color, but I have one that I'm really liking ... I think it's called "Candy Cane". I suspect it's a seed that got in the package by mistake; however, I have a whole package of zinnias like these to plant in the spring.


7 posted on 09/19/2020 7:00:59 AM PDT by Qiviut ("I have never wished death upon a man, but I have read many obituaries with pleasure" Mark Twain)
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The smoke shouldn’t be a factor; it’s all about the heat.

Has this happened before? If so, you may need to adjust your growing ‘window’ for tomatoes so they’re not coming into maturity when they’ll likely to hit a heat wave.

I have a friend in AZ who calls me in FEBRUARY every year to tell me he’s eating fresh tomatoes; maybe planting later or earlier would help?

Is it just your San Mars that are going you a problem?


8 posted on 09/19/2020 7:03:17 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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‘giving’ More COFFEE!


9 posted on 09/19/2020 7:04:20 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
The zucchini seem to be doing OK...


10 posted on 09/19/2020 7:07:32 AM PDT by null and void (It WON'T be a Biden presidency, the Dems do NOT need him. They just need the office. ~ Blueflag)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

We’ve had weeks and weeks of high 90s, with occasional triple digits.


11 posted on 09/19/2020 7:10:48 AM PDT by null and void (It WON'T be a Biden presidency, the Dems do NOT need him. They just need the office. ~ Blueflag)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

My first hops harvest. The strong dry smokey East winds blew for three days on my short hops plant. I had watered them heavily prior to the winds, knowing I did not want to be outside in the smoke for a couple days.

When the wind stopped there was a two day window before the rains came so I felt I better harvest them. Took the vines in the garage and dried them for a day with my dehumidifier, the air had gotten muggy prior to the rain but the smoke had pretty much cleared from the air.

I snipped each hops bud off with a scissors and put them in a shallow cardboard box. There was a pleasant hops smell to them. I put the box in our convection oven and dried them overnight, checking the temperature not to exceed 135f.

The hops were beautiful and light green with fine aroma. I turned off the oven and closed the door as the air was still humid.

While my Grandson and I were checking out some sporting equipment upstairs, Grandma pre-heated the oven to bake a cake.

Burnt hops smell is awful and stays in the house for days.


12 posted on 09/19/2020 7:11:44 AM PDT by Cold Heart (Portland Voted for IT)
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Lived in Va for a year. A born and raised southern lady said that all she knew about NY was to lock your car or they’ll fill it with Zucchini.


13 posted on 09/19/2020 7:12:57 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Love Park Whoppers, which we used to be able to pick up from time to time at our local farmers' mkt. They were so popular you could never count on them having any. And now, not at all.

So we would like to try growing them ourselves. But, holy moly, browsing through Park's catalog makes it seem so complicated.

Yes, we're rank beginners. Actually we're what beginners were before they became beginners.

So... What is the best short and easy guide to growing tomatoes? Thx!

14 posted on 09/19/2020 7:19:28 AM PDT by LibWhacker
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We're having a cold spell here in Upstate. I picked what I could if they had a tinge of pink. Going to start pulling them...they simply won't ripen.

I might try to pick some green ones and see what happens. They go to market green.

15 posted on 09/19/2020 7:24:09 AM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Thank you for the PING!

Gardens are done -
a few tomatoes left on only two plants - time to pull them up.
will pick the last of the Jalapeno and hot banana peppers today - then pull them up.
The last two squash are not getting any bigger, pick 'em and pull those up, too.
Everything else is gone already.

Will be planting our garlic in a few weeks, right after the first frost - looking forward to next June!

16 posted on 09/19/2020 7:24:32 AM PDT by Psalm 73 ("I will now proceed to entangle the entire area")
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17 posted on 09/19/2020 7:25:18 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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“We’ve had weeks and weeks of high 90s, with occasional triple digits.”

And there’s your answer. How much longer before it cools down again? Are the plants healthy, otherwise? I’d just keep them watered and wait. :)


18 posted on 09/19/2020 7:26:25 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

One of the most exquisite flowers out there. I forget their beauty and you bring it back to my life. Thank you.


19 posted on 09/19/2020 7:28:35 AM PDT by mairdie (Star Trek - Flowers Never Bend - Simon and Garfunkel - https://youtu.be/dAL2mXqRcn8)
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To: Cold Heart

Oh, what a shame! Hope there are more hops to gather!

Hops were once a HUGE crop in Wisconsin due to all of us Germans moving here because Wisconsin looks so much like Germany, it’s uncanny! And, of course, we brought our beer making skills with us. ;)


20 posted on 09/19/2020 7:31:34 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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