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In reply to the discussion: Tomatoes: What Varieties Are You Growing This Year? [View all]beac
(9,992 posts)20. Fertilizer = worm poop!
I use the Wiggle Worm brand: http://www.vermiculture.com/store_soil_builder.html
It's magic stuff. And speaking of magic, Lyric's famous milk bath is an amazing elixir for any vegetable (Search DU for "milk bath" for the recipe.)
My local groundhogs seem to like to eat seedling tomatoes and/or about-to-be-perfectly-ripened tomatoes. Picking them and doing the final ripening indoors helps a bit.
Good luck and keep posting. This group is an great resource for garden advice. I've learned so much from my fellow DU green thumbs.
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You don't want to know (or maybe you do?)....over 200 plants...nearly that many varieties.
NRaleighLiberal
May 2012
#10
yes, those advanced F #s mean we are getting close to release...thanks to our Aussie friends!
NRaleighLiberal
May 2012
#31
Six of them are first time plantings for me so *I'm* looking forward to seeing them too.
Gormy Cuss
Jun 2012
#47
All Grown From Seed This Year - Special Thanks to Our Favorite NC Tomato Guy
NeedleCast
Jun 2012
#61