A Tomato Growing Trick That Seems Insane, But Works Like a Charm
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Her tomato seedlings didn't make it and she was pretty sad about it. She couldn't find that specific variety in the shops, only online. But they were too expensive for just two small plants, due to it being a rare variety. I told her that I followed your advice on propagating tomatoes last year and that she could give that a try. She did and now she has 4 for the price of 2. Her props have taken off pretty well and she's happy again. Thank you!
Date: 2023-05-07
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KattCiaoTV
I've got some brandywine tomatoes that are refusing to grow. But my juliett tomatoes are growing just fine. Do you have any tips or advice?
For some context, I transplanted them the day I got them. 2 brandywine and 2 juliett. At first, only 1 of the julliett were growing, the other 3 seemed to be stuck as small plants. I assumed shock, so I got them some miracle grow and plant food and treated them with that. It worked for the other juliett vine, now both julliett tomatoes are getting bigger and look amazing. However, my two brandywine tomatoes haven't moved an inch, in fact, one looks like its leaves are starting to curl and droop a little. I'm not sure what to do to fix this problem, I've tried everything I can think of. If you know anything that can help, I would love your suggestions.
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I've got some brandywine tomatoes that are refusing to grow. But my juliett tomatoes are growing just fine. Do you have any tips or advice?
For some context, I transplanted them the day I got them. 2 brandywine and 2 juliett. At first, only 1 of the julliett were growing, the other 3 seemed to be stuck as small plants. I assumed shock, so I got them some miracle grow and plant food and treated them with that. It worked for the other juliett vine, now both julliett tomatoes are getting bigger and look amazing. However, my two brandywine tomatoes haven't moved an inch, in fact, one looks like its leaves are starting to curl and droop a little. I'm not sure what to do to fix this problem, I've tried everything I can think of. If you know anything that can help, I would love your suggestions.
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Ana
We did it! I purchased the Fortamino rootstock seeds and started some of our favorite heirlooms. Mortgage Lifter, Paul Roberson and Brandywine. We've tried to graft tomatoes before, but my husband and I almost killed each other. We are now retired, I follow you and others and we did it! We actually planted ours in the ground already and they are doing great! You and Jacques have really inspired me to up my game and I am always starting seeds for my garden. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.
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We did it! I purchased the Fortamino rootstock seeds and started some of our favorite heirlooms. Mortgage Lifter, Paul Roberson and Brandywine. We've tried to graft tomatoes before, but my husband and I almost killed each other. We are now retired, I follow you and others and we did it! We actually planted ours in the ground already and they are doing great! You and Jacques have really inspired me to up my game and I am always starting seeds for my garden. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement.
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Omar
Ok I m going to throw a curveball at you. What if you graft a tomato variety that is resistant to other diseases and pests onto that good rootstock. Then you do ANOTHER graft onto that one with the variety you want. Then when you plant the tomato, you bury 2 of the 3 varieties that has good disease resistance and keep the other variety above the soil. Will you get a super crazy disease free mega Tomato plant?
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Ok I m going to throw a curveball at you. What if you graft a tomato variety that is resistant to other diseases and pests onto that good rootstock. Then you do ANOTHER graft onto that one with the variety you want. Then when you plant the tomato, you bury 2 of the 3 varieties that has good disease resistance and keep the other variety above the soil. Will you get a super crazy disease free mega Tomato plant?
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FacingFacts
Love every one of your videos. I'm in SE Fl close to the coast and have sand everywhere. Been doing container tomatoes but only having really healthy plants with Roma varieties. When I lived in San Diego I grew giant tomatoes profusely and canned my own ketchup recipe, salsa, and spaghetti sauce with them. If anyone knows good varieties for zone 10a, please reply.
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Love every one of your videos. I'm in SE Fl close to the coast and have sand everywhere. Been doing container tomatoes but only having really healthy plants with Roma varieties. When I lived in San Diego I grew giant tomatoes profusely and canned my own ketchup recipe, salsa, and spaghetti sauce with them. If anyone knows good varieties for zone 10a, please reply.
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Nonstop_Edits
KEVIN, I need help, I am 15 and am just getting into gardening and I want to know how to make my soil less hard and compact. It seems like it turns into concrete instead of a soft, fluffy soil. Also I am going to be making your easier bed with wood and planter blocks and I want to know if I should put down cardboard in the bottom?
Thank you so much
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KEVIN, I need help, I am 15 and am just getting into gardening and I want to know how to make my soil less hard and compact. It seems like it turns into concrete instead of a soft, fluffy soil. Also I am going to be making your easier bed with wood and planter blocks and I want to know if I should put down cardboard in the bottom?
Thank you so much
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Deathstack
Hey Kevin, Have you ever thought of grafting a tomato onto a potato, they both belong to the nightshade family and you will get both potatoes and tomatoes, however yes you'll get less of each but it is a fun experiment and would make for a great video, you should try it sometime. Happy Gardening.
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Hey Kevin, Have you ever thought of grafting a tomato onto a potato, they both belong to the nightshade family and you will get both potatoes and tomatoes, however yes you'll get less of each but it is a fun experiment and would make for a great video, you should try it sometime. Happy Gardening.
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Gerry
Do you know anything about using Solanum chrysotrichum (Giant devil plant) as a rootstock?
A local gardener uses this for tomatoes and eggplants with success.
I know in warmer climates it can be a nuisance but we get mild frosts in my area so it should be fine.
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Do you know anything about using Solanum chrysotrichum (Giant devil plant) as a rootstock?
A local gardener uses this for tomatoes and eggplants with success.
I know in warmer climates it can be a nuisance but we get mild frosts in my area so it should be fine.
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John
Since you are successful at this do not change a thing but I figured it might be a good idea to remove 2/3rds of the green foliage after the graft. I do it for cuttings and wonder if it might be a good idea to cut back on leaf material as the graft heals
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Since you are successful at this do not change a thing but I figured it might be a good idea to remove 2/3rds of the green foliage after the graft. I do it for cuttings and wonder if it might be a good idea to cut back on leaf material as the graft heals
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Clarence
This was next level for sure! I have never heard of doing this for tomatoes and now I'm fascinated to watch future updates as to how things turn out. Loved the detailed and thorough demonstration by both you and Jacque. Outstanding work. Thank you!
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This was next level for sure! I have never heard of doing this for tomatoes and now I'm fascinated to watch future updates as to how things turn out. Loved the detailed and thorough demonstration by both you and Jacque. Outstanding work. Thank you!
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IstvanN1961
We did this in college with a tomato and a potato. but we didn't have the fancy clip. If you place the cut-off top of the tomato into water it will root and you'll have a new tomato plant. I would recommend using a single edge blade for safety.
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We did this in college with a tomato and a potato. but we didn't have the fancy clip. If you place the cut-off top of the tomato into water it will root and you'll have a new tomato plant. I would recommend using a single edge blade for safety.
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Game
This is a great way to get your feet wet with grafting! Tomatoes are fast growing a cheap! Way better to start with something like this than to jump straight into fruit trees where we could kill a few hundred dollars of plants off thanks for the tip!
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This is a great way to get your feet wet with grafting! Tomatoes are fast growing a cheap! Way better to start with something like this than to jump straight into fruit trees where we could kill a few hundred dollars of plants off thanks for the tip!
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ROBERT
Very interesting vid, I hadn't heard of grafting tomatoes, but I will try on a couple of mine. Question: what happens if you graft nonsimilar tomatoes, such as determinate to indeterminate, or cherry tomato onto regular size tomato plants?
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Very interesting vid, I hadn't heard of grafting tomatoes, but I will try on a couple of mine. Question: what happens if you graft nonsimilar tomatoes, such as determinate to indeterminate, or cherry tomato onto regular size tomato plants?
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Italiana
Curious how many home growers are looking to graft tomatoes, versus growing the variety that we want to grow, straight from the jump. Knowledge is great, for sure, just wondering about the practical application for most of your viewers.
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Curious how many home growers are looking to graft tomatoes, versus growing the variety that we want to grow, straight from the jump. Knowledge is great, for sure, just wondering about the practical application for most of your viewers.
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