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Comments (6)Andrea, I don't think I would attempt to transplant tomato plants that large in this kind of heat either. They could try it, but there's no guarantee of success. There's a good chance the plants would struggle the rest of the summer because transplant shock likely would set them back quite a bit. Like Jay, I see issues with the color of the plants, as well as with how closely they are spaced. If the color of the plants in person is the same as the color on my computer screen, they look like they need a good feeding. Unless they are some sort of really small determinate plant, they need much wider spacing too, especially for disease control. Do you know how many hours of direct sunlight they receive? From their appearance, I'd say they are not getting enough sun as they seem like they are kinda leggy, indicating they are stretching to find more light. I get good production from tomato plants that get direct sun only from sunrise to about noon or 1 p.m., but plants that get several more hours per day of direct sunlight will outproduce the ones that get afternoon shade. However, once the killer July heat arrives, the ones in afternoon shade stay happier. If they can afford to buy more transplants to put in a sunnier spot, that would be what I would do. If they can't, then maybe they could transplant every other plant to a more sunny location. Then they can compare the performance of the ones with less shade with the performance of the ones with more shade and see which ones perform better for them. If I was transplanting tomato plants that size, I'd cut them back 50% before I even dig them out of the ground. Also, I'd have the new holes dug and waiting for the plants before I dig them up to transplant, and I'd quickly plant them, pack down the soil around them firmly, water them in well, cage them and then shade them for a few days. You probably should tell them that success with transplanting is not guaranteed and the plants may die. Or, they may survive and not produce well. Or, they may survive, grow and produce, but produce late since they are being transplanted at a time of the year when they should be blooming and setting fruit. When they prune them, they could root cuttings for back up plants, using the pruned parts to start those cuttings. That way if the transplanting process kills the plants, they have new plants from cuttings to use as replacements. Dawn...See MoreFriend in Need-Granite Name Help
Comments (11)Bill-Thanks but that's not it-much more black and veining Teppy & Positano-going back and taking a pic may be our only choice Ccombs-Thanks so much for the link; i started with a search on black and found a couple that are close; not too sure if they are right, though but will do more research on those names and see what turns up Thanks to all of you on your quick response; it is truly appreciated and I know that there are soooo many different stones out there that this is kinda looking for a needle in a haystack Positano-The outfit was Marble & Granite Expo in Hawthorne...See MoreHelp me help my friend
Comments (0)I hope this is allowed, if not please let me know.I know this nice kid.He is 15 and is a great kid. He doesnt ask for alot, but he needs this expensive calculator for school. Well he is trying to win one in a contest and what it is is a voting contest for a calculator cover. He designed his cover with a picture of him running. He runs track for school and does very well with his grades. All you have to do is click the link, give your email address and a make a password, they will send you a link to your email and you just click it and you are done. I usually only post here very rarely when I have something meaningful to contribute and now how you guys are so helpful so I would really appreciate it, like I said he is a great kid and would love to see him win it,thanks you guys! http://www.84silver.com/contest_bro...p?entry_id=NDMw...See MorePlease help my AV- a friend left it with me for safekeeping!
Comments (5)So are your friends expecting to get this plant back from you? Or are you going to keep, since they are moving back to the States, but not nearby? First of all, do not feel guilt. This poor violet needed some help long before you came to have it in your care. It is overgrown with at least one sucker, has a neck that shows its been ages since its been repotted - and worst of all, it's in a self-watering pot. If you were to search this forum for that term, you'd find lots of advice about them - all against. They are the death of more African Violets...well, it was not your choice and you had no idea. Can you revive the whole plant without taking some drastic measures? I would say not. The one side of the plant is done for. The other side is quickly going the same way - and more than likely the roots are rotted. So. Now what to do? From your photos, it appears that the one side has a crown in pretty good shape and I think you should focus your attention on saving that while you can. Here is a link to a tutorial by Joyce Stork that will give you the information you need to restart that crown. Please watch it and come back with your questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE0_d_E6NMk You'll need some supplies, like potting mix and perlite and a plastic pot...probably something no larger than 3 inches across. You can even use recycled containers (yogurt?) if you punch holes in the bottom for drainage. And as to a place in your home where it should be kept - an east window is great, but other exposures can work, too and since you say you don't get any direct sun I won't caution about putting it in a south facing window since you won't need to worry about too much sun. You don't say where in the country you are, so I don't know how cold that windowsill (or that bathroom) might be but AV's like to be warm and comfortable - just like you do. If it feels cold there to you, the plant will be cold as well. You can even put this plant under artificial light as it shows in the video; a lamp with a compact florescent bulb would work great over it, but you can't keep it where it is going to be cold or dark. Sorry if this doesn't sound like an easy answer to your problem. You can most likely save a part of this plant, but you need to do some research here and read about re-potting and basic care if you're going to be successful. What you say you know about AV's (not watering from above) is not true either, so you have a lot to learn about them. You can do this, though! Please do ask more questions - we all want your (or your friends'?) plant to survive....See More- 3 years ago
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