Nice Sheri, how many plants do you have and what type medium or you growing them in? Must have covered your plants some over the last month or live close to big body of water.

bernie

Hi Bernie,

Yes, I live only about a mile from the Atlantic Ocean so although it may get to a little below freezing on occasion just 8 to 10 miles west of us, we stay above freezing. Didn't have to cover them at all this year, and rarely do.

I have five plants and am growing them in a commercial mixture which contains all the good ingredients including fertilizer. Bought it at one of the big box stores. I have to mix more peat and mixture in from time to time as the old soil wears out and fertilize them with Miracle Gro for Tomatoes every two weeks. Another ingredient I've found that is kind of different but appears to work to prevent blossom end rot is regular 'milk' that you probably have in your fridge now. Any kind will do, lowfat or whole. I mix about a cup with half gallon of water and apply once a week. Also, crush oyster shell calcium tablets, about 2 per plant, (that I also take myself) and sprinkle a good teaspoon of the powder on each plant every two weeks. Of course, there's spraying for white flies and other insects (hardly any caterpillars so far this year) mainly white flies. I mix a tablespoon of Pantene's Clarifying shampoo per gallon in the sprayer and try to cover both upper and lower leaf surfaces. This usually has to be repeated every four or five days and I'm thinking of mixing a teaspoon of vegetable oil per gallon in the sprayer with the shampoo for longer lasting protection.

Glad you liked the picture. I'm hoping to post more.

Any questions or comments, please ask.

Sheri

Nice Sheri, wonderful work! How are the Goose Creeks?

Tom

Yummy!! Just planted a couple myself...I have one in a pot that is giving me some right now!

You have a nice bumper crop!! Great growing...

Hi Tomcath,

The Goose Creeks are doing great! They really are so delicious! I'm saving seed from them to share and plant next season.

Yes, Puglivr1, it truly is a bumper crop. One of the best, if not the best, ever! Glad you're getting some, too.

Happy Gardening,

Sheri :)

WOW Girl, I can't believe the Goose Creek I gave you fruited, and I have none to show for it myself. Thankfully I got some more seeds-thanks Tom- and seedlings going so hopefully I will get to taste this elusive tomato!! What a great haul you have there!

very pretty !!! What kind of polish did you use ?? They are almost too pretty to eat. How do they taste? Do you can them or eat them all or give to neighbors?

Hi Guys. Thanks for the nice follow-ups. My home computer is down so have to go to the library or my job to get on here. Only have about two minutes left on my time here, so will write more soon. Hope to post more pics, too.

Take care,

Sheri :)

Hi Guys. Thanks for the nice follow-ups. My home computer is down so have to go to the library or my job to get on here. Only have about two minutes left on my time here, so will write more soon. Hope to post more pics, too.

Take care,

Sheri :)

Hi Everyone,

My computer's finally repaired and I should be on here more often now.

I surely did have a bumper crop of tomatoes! I'm not kidding, those five plants must have given me over 500 tomotoes. Had to freeze about 10 bags not to mention give lots to friends. And of course had and still have so many to eat and enjoy. Yes, the Goose Creeks are simply delicious! Received at least 50 maybe more from this one plant! Saved seed for next season. The Agro were the heaviest producers. Two plants must have yielded me over 300 maters. The Roma were prolific and the Park Whopper pretty good as well.

But alas, the great run is starting to wind down. I'm now noticing quite a few brown and drying leaves on the plants, especially the Agros although I water them frequently (they are in containers). There are some tough looking new leaves appearing on several of the plants and I'm still battling the white flies. Wondering if the tough leaves are due to a virus? The Roma, Goose Creek, and Park's are actually getting some healthy looking green leaves with nice blossoms and new small fruit, which is encouraging. Agros have a few nice new leaves coming on, but many of the leaves are getting a mottled look. Could this be from the white flies?

I'm still fertilizing with Miracle Gro regularly and spraying with mild soap when necessary.

Any comments or suggestions are certainly welcomed.

Sheri