That's interesting Larry. So even though they weren't nematode resistant, they produced well and better in the Raised Beds than the container? I still have one plant from August/September that has tomatoes.
Really consider adding the Crab Shells to your raised beds. I add a thin layer on the bottom of my root pouches and even when I put them directly on the weed barrier and they dug through, the roots were fine. I found the best (cheapest) place to buy the 4lb bag is Burpee.com when they have free shipping. Walmart.com (can have it delivered to store) is sometimes $12 something.
BTW - awhile back. I grew one of the nematode resistance varieties developed in Hawaii and I didn't think it was any better fighting off nematodes. I had also planted a ton of marigolds (from Denmark) around it.
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