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efisakov · April 27, 2015

Hi, Joe. Few years ago I discovered spider mites in my garden. Never knew about them. It was not a deceases that were responsible for my tomato death, it was spider mites. Read about them. They are almost invisible.
Now I try to prevent their spreading. It is not easy to get read of them put very possible to keep in check.

This is what one of TV member suggested, it is organic and worked for me.
RobinB: “…diatomaceous earth and an empty spray bottle, put one T of DE into a 32oz bottle, fill with water and shake until the DE dissolves. Then spray those plants with spider mites. When it dries you will see a white film on the plant. Reapply after it rains. ”

About tasty tomatoes, there are so many. Have you tried Cherokee Purple for start. People say that it has a staple taste. Many compare the taste of tomato to Cherokee Purple. If it is as good as CP than it is worth of growing. Black cherry is another one I grow every year. There are so many more.

April 27, 2015	#2
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Hi, Joe. Few years ago I discovered spider mites in my garden. Never knew about them. It was not a deceases that were responsible for my tomato death, it was spider mites. Read about them. They are almost invisible. Now I try to prevent their spreading. It is not easy to get read of them put very possible to keep in check. This is what one of TV member suggested, it is organic and worked for me. RobinB: “…diatomaceous earth and an empty spray bottle, put one T of DE into a 32oz bottle, fill with water and shake until the DE dissolves. Then spray those plants with spider mites. When it dries you will see a white film on the plant. Reapply after it rains. ” About tasty tomatoes, there are so many. Have you tried Cherokee Purple for start. People say that it has a staple taste. Many compare the taste of tomato to Cherokee Purple. If it is as good as CP than it is worth of growing. Black cherry is another one I grow every year. There are so many more. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!” Last edited by efisakov; April 27, 2015 at 07:47 AM.