1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Tomato Growing Thread 2021

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by JWK, Jan 4, 2021.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 50 of 53
  1. Dave W

    Dave W Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2006
    Messages:
    6,143
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Anything I fancy and can afford!
    Location:
    Tay Valley
    Ratings:
    +3,035
    Today I cut my losses and picked all the toms in the tunnel - some red and some still green, binned all the iffy looking ones and put the rest on trays in the greenhouse where they'll ripen over the next few weeks. If we have too many to use we'll dehydrate them and store in plastic bags where they'll keep for years.
    I've lifted all the stems and binned them and later this year I'll remove the top inch or so of soil. water the bed in the tunnel with Jeys and cover it with plastic in the hope that it will kill any spores of blight.
     
    • Like Like x 3
      Dave W, Sep 28, 2021
      #736 Quote in Conversation
    • Loofah

      Loofah Admin Staff Member

      Joined:
      Feb 20, 2008
      Messages:
      12,576
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Guildford
      Ratings:
      +21,662
      Had never thought of watering the soil with jeyes. Does it leave any build-up or residues over the years?
       
      Loofah, Sep 28, 2021
      #737 Quote in Conversation
    • pete

      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

      Joined:
      Jan 9, 2005
      Messages:
      48,114
      Gender:
      Male
      Occupation:
      Retired
      Location:
      Mid Kent
      Ratings:
      +85,626
      I was thinking of doing the old Jeyes fluid method myself next year, if I do bother growing any.

      I stopped using it for some reason, it was only when I found a can in the shed I thought it might be worth a try.
       
      pete, Sep 28, 2021
      #738 Quote in Conversation
    • JWK

      JWK Gardener Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jun 3, 2008
      Messages:
      30,838
      Gender:
      Male
      Location:
      Surrey
      Ratings:
      +46,041
      Well worth using Jeyes to sterilize the soil, I got a couple of tins when they were on sale earlier in the year.
       
      • Like Like x 1
        JWK, Sep 28, 2021
        #739 Quote in Conversation
      • pete

        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

        Joined:
        Jan 9, 2005
        Messages:
        48,114
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired
        Location:
        Mid Kent
        Ratings:
        +85,626
        Off topic, but I will be spraying my apple trees and grapevines with it after pruning this winter.
         
        • Like Like x 1
          pete, Sep 29, 2021
          #740 Quote in Conversation
        • Scrungee

          Scrungee Well known for it

          Joined:
          Dec 5, 2010
          Messages:
          16,524
          Location:
          Central England on heavy clay soil
          Ratings:
          +28,997
          Today's pickings from my 5 Shirley tomato plants.

          IMG_20210929_120616202.jpg
           
          • Like Like x 2
            Scrungee, Sep 29, 2021
            #741 Quote in Conversation
          • Fat Controller

            Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

            Joined:
            May 5, 2012
            Messages:
            26,409
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Public Transport
            Location:
            At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
            Ratings:
            +49,472
            I think I need to to the whole greenhouse with Jeyes this year to be honest - if I do anything next year, another failure would certainly see me throw the towel in I think
             
            • Friendly Friendly x 2
              Fat Controller, Sep 29, 2021
              #742 Quote in Conversation
            • Welshman

              Welshman Gardener

              Joined:
              Jun 14, 2020
              Messages:
              282
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +520
              What do you mean by jeyes???
               
              Welshman, Sep 29, 2021
              #743 Quote in Conversation
            • JWK

              JWK Gardener Staff Member

              Joined:
              Jun 3, 2008
              Messages:
              30,838
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              Surrey
              Ratings:
              +46,041
              Last edited: Sep 29, 2021
              JWK, Sep 29, 2021
              #744 Quote in Conversation
            • Welshman

              Welshman Gardener

              Joined:
              Jun 14, 2020
              Messages:
              282
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +520
              Welshman, Sep 29, 2021
              #745 Quote in Conversation
            • Loofah

              Loofah Admin Staff Member

              Joined:
              Feb 20, 2008
              Messages:
              12,576
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              Guildford
              Ratings:
              +21,662
              Dilute and spray or watering can. Get in all the nooks and crannies to get rid of pests etc
              It's a tar derivative I think and it stinks!
               
              Last edited: Sep 29, 2021
              Loofah, Sep 29, 2021
              #746 Quote in Conversation
            • Fat Controller

              Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

              Joined:
              May 5, 2012
              Messages:
              26,409
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Public Transport
              Location:
              At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
              Ratings:
              +49,472
              I will use it in solution, most likely through the pressure washer, to clean the glass and the ground. Smells lovely in my opinion, but then I am a bit odd...
               
              Fat Controller, Sep 29, 2021
              #747 Quote in Conversation
            • Welshman

              Welshman Gardener

              Joined:
              Jun 14, 2020
              Messages:
              282
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +520
              I will get that done too then…..will it kill slugs lol
               
              Welshman, Sep 29, 2021
              #748 Quote in Conversation
            • Fat Controller

              Fat Controller 'Cuddly' Scottish Admin! Staff Member

              Joined:
              May 5, 2012
              Messages:
              26,409
              Gender:
              Male
              Occupation:
              Public Transport
              Location:
              At me 'puter, GCHQ Ashford Office, Middlesex
              Ratings:
              +49,472
              If they come into contact with it whilst it is wet, I would reckon it would
               
              Fat Controller, Sep 29, 2021
              #749 Quote in Conversation
            • Welshman

              Welshman Gardener

              Joined:
              Jun 14, 2020
              Messages:
              282
              Gender:
              Male
              Ratings:
              +520
              I got plenty of sluggo spread over the top soil in the new greenhouse that i built from my raised beds, just in case there was some in there…..it will get rid of them quick enough
               
              • Like Like x 1
                Welshman, Sep 29, 2021
                #750 Quote in Conversation
              Page 50 of 53
              Loading...
              Similar Threads - Tomato Growing Thread
              1. JWK

                Tomato Growing Thread 2023

                JWK, Jan 1, 2023, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                1,124
                Views:
                46,029
                shiney
                Jan 1, 2024
              2. JWK

                Tomato Growing Thread 2022

                JWK, Jan 1, 2022, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                1,443
                Views:
                50,939
                Chazz
                Jan 31, 2023
              3. ARMANDII

                TOMATO GROWING THREAD 2020

                ARMANDII, Jan 18, 2020, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                384
                Views:
                25,942
                Oakapple
                Feb 7, 2021
              4. JWK

                The Tomato Growing Thread 2019

                JWK, Jan 19, 2019, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                286
                Views:
                20,744
                WeeTam
                Nov 12, 2019
              5. JWK

                Gardener's Delight Tomato Seed Germination and Growing Thread

                JWK, Mar 29, 2018, in forum: Edible Gardening
                Replies:
                137
                Views:
                14,686
                Marley Farley
                Feb 9, 2019
              Thread Status:
              Not open for further replies.

              Share This Page

              1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                Accept Learn More...
                Dismiss Notice