Sungold and sweet 100, do you let them grow crazy?
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My Sungold is wilting like crazy!
Comments (8)In the ground or in a container? How big/old? Fruit set? Signs of pests? How much feeding? With what? Chance of root burn? Usually what you describe is a result of root damage but what is causing the root damage depends on lots more info. I watered her, I checked the soil for moisture, I let her dry out some, Could still easily be over-watering and shallow rooting. Not enough info provided to know. So details - how watering, how often, how checked, how deep is soil moisture, any signs of roots on the surface, etc? Maybe it is too hot and humid here to grow that variety? Many do with no more problems with it than with any other variety so it isn't the variety, it is something that is being done or not done to the plant.. Dave...See MoreMy attempt to control Sungolds/Sweet 100s
Comments (2)Yeah cherry tomatoes are just insane by the end of the season(s) here or anywhere with two growing seasons. I am still concerned that this will not be enough but I like the idea of growing down from way up high at the edges of the Y, as long as they would not snap at the wire from weight....See MoreSweet 100 Cherry Tomatoes Yellowing
Comments (9)Ah ha ! So we understand each other and agree on the one getting over watered. I don't think it's in danger of death, but it's going to be ugly in the middle there and depending on how the root health is, probably a little more finicky to water. I would make myself a nice stepping stone spot right next to it, so as I water and I'm already tired, it's easy to step close and poke my finger in the soil to double check moisture. I make up my own soil mixes so not an expert on the one you bought. I know folks do use those types and are happy. I did pick up two bags of pre-mixed moisture control potting mix only because they were on sale, had a coupon, cost ended at $5, and I had a $5 rebate for each one. So free ! Used on as part of mixes for fuchsias and the other bag still sits. I don't trust our Oregon rain with such a mix. But that's me. I know I might over water so try to head things off ahead of time. Given how thirsty grown tomatoes are in pots, it doesn't seem like a particularity bad mix. It may be that the drain holes in that pot, and between the moisture control mix, plus the drain hole issue, plus the on the ground all added up to what happened. One or two of those things might have been fine, but three was too much when the rain and you with the hose all ganged up on the plant For a brand new gardener things look good. :) Lots of little tomatoes there too. Have you checked the FAQs for this group yet. Good basic fertilizer answers there. But you know, if this is the worst thing you do as a new gardener, your golden. LOL This post was edited by plaidbird on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 16:15...See MorePlease recommend a better cherry than Sweet100
Comments (20)Will have to disagree Dan since I've repeatedly seen huge variety differences in splitting. Sungold is one of the worst followed closely by Black Cherry. Unfortunately, varieties that seldom split are usually tough skinned. Sweet Treats was one mentioned and Toronjino or Pareso (grape) are also almost as tough. Since some people mentioned larger fruited varieties like Mountain Magic and Tomatoberry Garden I'll also throw Juliet into the list that everyone complains is so tough skinned. In another thread on this subject I suggested pinching the stem when harvesting so as to leave the stem attached. I don't submit to harvesting unripe fruit so although it may lessen splitting it produces a tomato of similar quality to imported supermarket selections....See Moreweew
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