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Observation about tying up tomatoes

18 years ago

We have had wonderful rains lately, perfect for making garden plants lush and vigorous.

Of course, the weight of the rain-water makes the large tomato stems that you missed tying to the support bow down. I've learned my lesson about trying to lift and tie those long stems right after rains -- don't do it. My stems are rigid and thick and crisp with water right now, and they'll easily break. I popped a leaf-stem off without even trying this morning.

It's better to handle them when they aren't so water-logged!

(And my deepest sympathies to those in the mid-portions of the US who are struggling with catastrophic flooding that has ruined many food crops. I know you'd rather be dealing with these small problems.)

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