|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
108 registered members (chrismims, Big AL 76, Ol Backwoods Boy, Thread Killer, ucmducks, jake5050, Big Game Hunter, jwalker77, BRP549, Chancetribe, Rockhound, Rainbowstew, AU7MM08, Andalusia, Lonster, Turkeyneck78, JBrown1975, Mdees, South Ala Hunter, bug54, jaredhunts, Brownitsdown, hyco, meats132, Ron A., Todd1700, quailman, Paddlejon, woodduck, BPI, jawbone, Bustinbeards, Mmiller, JohnnyLoco, slanddeerhunter, beRAD, Morris, Buckwheat, AustinC, M48scout, Noler_Swamp, Jmfire722, top cat, dead_eye, Possum Hunter, 3Gs, Okatuppa, Gobble4me757, Bull64, rutwad, need2hunt, YB21, Luxfisher, Holcomb, Young20, Jtide, AWT6, Rem870s2, JustHunt, SouthBamaSlayer, booner, Lvlhdd, Skillet, Roondog, ronfromramer, odocoileus, turfarmer, Standbanger, snakebit, Semo, Squadron77, GUT_SHOT, low wall, Reptar, Dean, Strictlybow, Antelope08, bamabug, FreeStateHunter, cmontgomery, PapaD, Hunting-231, BrandonClark, Swamp Monkey, Raspy, hallb, foghorn, Skullworks, Mbrock, JRigs10, jake44, lectrode, GATA87, Gunner211, GoldenEagle, canichols424, HSV. HUNTER, Bread, 10 invisible),
1,128
guests, and 0
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: noeyeddeer]
#3145666
06/14/20 09:22 PM
06/14/20 09:22 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,449
Marshall County
|
I use concrete reinforcing wire for tomato cages. I've never measured any but I guess my cages are around 5 feet tall. I just let the tomatoes grow out of the top and back towards the ground. I have stacked 2 cages on top of each other but I decided a step ladder shouldn't be a garden tool.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: noeyeddeer]
#3145913
06/15/20 10:36 AM
06/15/20 10:36 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,901
alex city
oakachoy
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,901
alex city
|
I don't get enough sun, here is my Leroy Brown plant at 6 foot 4. I have an abundance of bamboo which comes in real handy for the garden. Guess I wasn't expecting it to outgrow the bamboo! You can drive some down on both ends and tie string too. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/9jPjPGS.jpg) [/img]
WM Hunter "Trump literally sacrificed himself, his family and all of his businesses for this country.
He literally is a true American hero. And True American Patriot - warts and all."
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: FurFlyin]
#3146074
06/15/20 02:30 PM
06/15/20 02:30 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,160
Opelika
noeyeddeer
OP
6 point
|
OP
6 point
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,160
Opelika
|
Indeterminate varieties should have the suckers pinched. Will help to top them when they get to tall too. Thought that was common knowledge. This is the correct answer. I’ve never heard of anyone pinching the tops off a tomato plant. So what is one supposed to do with a plant that's 4 feet taller than me. How do you support that monster? Not saying you guys are wrong, I've only dabbled in gardening and know nothing. But I'm just curious what I should have done to keep these unruly things in check. Less Nitrogen fertilizer. The plants stop bearing from the bottom up to the top, so if you cut the tops off, you're gonna run out of maters before the summer is over. Well Fur, you hit the nail on the head. I never checked the fertilizer my dad gave me because he said it's what he always used. Well turns out he bought the wrong miracle grow and it's crazy high in nitrogen. I switched to just using triple 13 for everything else and leaving the maters alone. There's always next year. I might still play with them to see if I can save some.
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: FurFlyin]
#3196747
08/21/20 02:24 PM
08/21/20 02:24 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,517
Land of the free because of th...
mike35549
12 point
|
12 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 5,517
Land of the free because of th...
|
I use concrete reinforcing wire for tomato cages. I've never measured any but I guess my cages are around 5 feet tall. I just let the tomatoes grow out of the top and back towards the ground. I have stacked 2 cages on top of each other but I decided a step ladder shouldn't be a garden tool.
I use the same thing. Some I have had for 15-20 years.
If you're gonna be stupid you better be tough.
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: mike35549]
#3196748
08/21/20 02:27 PM
08/21/20 02:27 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910
Clanton, AL
Out back
Grumpy Old Man
|
Grumpy Old Man
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910
Clanton, AL
|
I use concrete reinforcing wire for tomato cages. I've never measured any but I guess my cages are around 5 feet tall. I just let the tomatoes grow out of the top and back towards the ground. I have stacked 2 cages on top of each other but I decided a step ladder shouldn't be a garden tool.
I use the same thing. Some I have had for 15-20 years. I use a heavy guage hog wire the same way. Once they grow out the top just let them reach for the ground. They'll be fine.
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
|
|
|
Re: Tomato Plants too tall
[Re: noeyeddeer]
#3211599
09/06/20 07:37 AM
09/06/20 07:37 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
Wiley Coyote
Freak of Nature
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 44,211
North Alabama
|
I always pinched the tops out of my plants. It forces them to bud.........er, produce better
I firmly believe that a double gallows should be constructed on the East Lawn of The White House. Politicians who willfully and shamelessly violate their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America should be swiftly tried and, upon conviction, publicly hanged at sunup the day after conviction. If multiple convicts are to be hanged they can choose with whom to share the gallows or names shall be drawn from the hangman's hat to be hanged 2 at a time.
NRA Life Member
|
|
|
Moderated by Aldeer, Bronco 74, bucky, Colonel Angus, Dixiepatriot, Driveby, Dustin, hippi, riverrat, Shaw, Skinny, swamp_fever2002, Tree Hanger, YEKRUT
|
