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lakngulf
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9/16/2013 7:27:24 PM
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The tomato crop has taken a beating with the hot weather. But one plant continues to fight and provide fodder for a few more BLTs
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LoveCamping
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9/16/2013 7:30:46 PM (updated 9/16/2013 7:36:07 PM)
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Please provide GPS coordinates to this tomato plant and leave a money jar next to it. I haven't had BLT made with an honest tomato in years.
Thanks
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BigFoot
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9/16/2013 7:34:41 PM
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Fight on, oh mighty plant....I have a couple trying to make a comeback...
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Mack
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9/16/2013 7:53:51 PM
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My 4 plants look worse. Toast for this year. But,, but man oh man from early July thru late August those 4 soldiers provided a beautiful crop of delicious, ripe tomatoes that we shared with friends and neighbors. Food and Fun, easy and way too soon,,, Gone.
Mater Sandwiches?? Tons. with Vidalia/bacon add/ons. My goodness. Maters are just magic.
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Shortbus
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9/16/2013 10:54:45 PM
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Try the BLET.
Bacon lettuce egg and tomato.
Spread a little Duke's mayo and some of that super pepper with four types of peppercorns.......
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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BigFoot
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9/17/2013 7:06:41 AM
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One of the questions last night on Million Second Quiz was about which vegetable of four listed was not mentioned in the Bible....Answer: 'maters
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Shortbus
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9/17/2013 8:29:36 AM
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And always Arnold's bread.....................................
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lakngulf
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9/17/2013 9:06:35 AM
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Sounds interesting, but hard to beat just Colonial White, Hellman's, big red tomato slices, salt and pepper
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Little Talisi
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9/17/2013 9:30:57 AM
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and a big glass of milk!
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lakngulf
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9/17/2013 10:10:37 AM
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We're making me hungry. Might have to pick one of those green maters and have Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
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Shortbus
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9/17/2013 11:12:03 AM
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oh, and substitute spinach for the lettuce
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9/17/2013 12:08:34 PM (updated 9/17/2013 12:11:26 PM)
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BigFoot
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9/17/2013 12:09:06 PM
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...just picked 6 somewhat small and ripe ones...got my Hellman's and my wheat bread ready...may toss in a thin slice of turkey breast....wooooooooooooooooo...lunch time....gotta go....
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George
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9/17/2013 12:17:30 PM
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Mack
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9/17/2013 12:24:37 PM
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I know the feeling George.
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Summer Lover
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You forgot
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9/17/2013 7:12:13 PM
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The hot sauce....
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Zman
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9/17/2013 7:39:09 PM
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Best. Thread. Ever.
Glad to see I am in the same boat as my forum pals. My tomatoes this year were best ever but heat... got 'em.
No complaints, however, as early I had best. crop. ever.
Zman
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Mack
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9/18/2013 6:57:09 PM
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Not convinced that heat alone is the culprit. Just like different tomato types have different maturity dates, they also have IMHO a specific number of days where the yield is good on a healthy plant, then starts to taper off quickly, with smaller, lower quality tomatoes. You can trim them back, etc, etc, but, basically, they are toast.
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lakngulf
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9/19/2013 8:18:08 PM
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So, Mack, you a manure believer now?
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Mack
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9/20/2013 9:04:23 AM
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Absolutely. Already got a supply for next Spring planting.
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lakngulf
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9/20/2013 9:25:04 AM
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The cows are walking around on top of my supply for next spring
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MrHodja
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9/20/2013 9:41:28 AM
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What do you do to prevent weeds? I bought some manure in bags in Nebraska one time and had the most beautiful stand of weeds one could imagine. That same tomoato plot was weed free the year before so it had to be the manure.
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lakngulf
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9/20/2013 9:47:42 AM
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There are tons of seeds in the dirt I bring from the farm, and I suspect the bags at the stores are full as well of tiny tiny weed seed ready for some sun soil and moisture. I just pull them often, especially in August. They go WILD in the hot humid conditions of August
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Lifer
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9/20/2013 10:16:27 AM
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I agree Mack. Many factors affect the mater crop, as well as all others. This year the biggiest problem was too much rain IMHO. I only harvested a couple of melons and cantaloupes. The rest split open way before ripening and what I read is that is caused from too much water.
As for manure, I can supply as much as any of you need from a bucket to a pickup load. I will do it cheaper than buying it by the bags. Good dry horse manure from under the pole barn so it is out of the weather and holds the nutrients. Tilling it in now is great for spring prep not to mention fall gardens. I am doing turnips, spinach, broccoli, and some type of leaf lettuce (probably Romaine).
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Mack
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Truly Amazing Feat,,,,,
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9/20/2013 10:33:15 AM
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a nice long, informative, friendly thread,,, and not one single person spit on anybody!!
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