Craig LeHoullier's Reviews of Dwarf Tomatoes
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Comments (6)I've used Fafard 3B, 52, and nursery mix. 3B is a medium mix where as the other 2 are a heavier weight good for larger containers. I did the 5-1-1 the first 2 years I did containers.... Ridiculously amount of work for me as I have over 200 five gallon containers to fill plus a group of larger ones. Cost wise - a lrg bag of fafard was under 20 and filled 5ish five gallon containers. Less then 4 dollars each. 5-1-1 cost close to 3 dollars each and literally took hours to sift and mix... Didn't see any difference in production and health of plants. ( I use a slow release fertilizer in both- ) For me fafard is worth that extra dollar any day! Those green eggplant! None of my seeds have germinated this year. I threw an email to my source out in Arizona and she is having he same problem. One nursery out near New Orleans has the plants but doesn't ship. I'm trying to convince them to make an exception! I'm growing a green apple and rosa Bianca . Have been told the rosa Bianca is just as sweet and mild as the green heirloom.. Will have to see. I'll have plenty of tomatoes and peppers (hots and sweets) and such to share... I've been wanting to make a trip to the arboretum end April, first May time frame so definitely can meet up. It's going to be difficult missing the exchange this Spring, took a gamble that it would be held end of April time frame and booked May. Luckily the Fall one is not too far away! And just for the record, you're the one that brings the most awesome plants! Got me addicted to salvias., Heucheras , etc. Ha...See MoreAnyone Growing Dwarf Tomatoes?
Comments (13)Ralph, in years past I would have had tons to swap. I grew for a friends church plant sale in addition to my friends and family. But this year I cut back to just friends and family and myself. It was just too much work to grow that many (and the promised help never seemed to materialize) so I am making my life easier this year! I used Al's 5-1-1 recipe for potting soil in the past. Last year I was in a crunch for time so I used Miracle Gro (not moisture control) on Craig's recommendation. He uses that in his containers. I had an outstanding year for tomatoes!!! It might also have been I found a great liquid fertilizer other than MG? Or it could have been the great summer we had? But I won't argue with success! I will have to look at the Carolina Gardening Forum. Won't be able to make the swap this year. I'm in Greensboro, and have a new Grandson so not so much time on my hands....See MoreGolden Dwarf Gypsy
Comments (29)Nanelle - you can usually find the cattle (49" high) or hog panels (39" high) at feed stores. In this area we have IFA & C-A-L Ranch Stores. They look just like my photos above - not like your link. They come in 39" and 49" height and are 16' long. I have to use my trailer to haul them home - they are too long for a pickup. They may not be the right supports for you if you have no way to haul them (sometimes suppliers will deliver them) or do not want to purchase bolt cutters to cut them. FYI...See MoreFree Tomato Talk Today (Saturday) at Campbell Road Nursery in Cary
Comments (0)Gerald Adams is giving a free talk on growing tomatoes at 12:30 today at Campbell Road Plant Nursery located on Tryon Road in Cary. The nursery is located just east of the intersection of Tryon and Jones Franklin Roads. Gerald typically grows for sale over 100 varieties of tomatoes including about 2 dozen of the dwarf varieties developed by Raleigh's Craig LeHoullier....See Moreyolos - 8a Ga. Brooks
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