Author Topic: San Marzano tomatoes  (Read 7650 times)

grawrc

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Re: San Marzano tomatoes
« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2011, 18:00:15 »
Ah now I know where I went wrong when I had the greenhouse!!! (growing outdoor toms only until I replace the old greenhouse). why White plainleaf?

lottie lou

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Re: San Marzano tomatoes
« Reply #21 on: August 02, 2011, 23:04:36 »
The san marzano given to my friend is enormous with great big (albeit green) fruits.  She grows hers in growbags and was feeding twice a week with Tomorite.

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Re: San Marzano tomatoes
« Reply #22 on: August 02, 2011, 23:33:15 »
grawrc white pots do not over heat the plant roots like dark color pots do.

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Re: San Marzano tomatoes
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2011, 02:20:45 »
But dark ones are better if the climate is cooler so it is a judgement call depending on your area. in the |Uk I would use black.

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