Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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February 18, 2018 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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Ten Tomatoes Worthy of A Texas Tomato Cage
Placing an order for the well reputed cages with extensions, with hopes of them arriving in time for planting.
For fun I would like to grow majority new to me varieties this year, primarily red and pink beefsteaks and slicers for this "tall" project. What would be your choices to fill this mighty cage? - Lisa |
February 18, 2018 | #2 |
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Neves Azorian Red.
Had one one year grow out of the top of the cage and down the top of my grape arbor about 5 more feet. One of the best red beefsteaks you will ever grow. Worth |
February 18, 2018 | #3 |
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Big Beef
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February 18, 2018 | #4 |
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Pruden's Purple
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February 18, 2018 | #5 |
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George Detsikas Italian Red was a gargantuan plant for me and produced loads of huges fruits.
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February 18, 2018 | #6 |
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Hey Lisa,
I plant on 9 cages every year, 3 plants per. I made cages out of leftover concrete reinforcing wire I picked up around some construction sites. Mine are 5' tall with a 24" diameter. This year, I'll be planting Early Girl, Big Beef, Park's Whopper, Delicious, Chapman, and Chef's Choice Pink. Good luck with yours! Jon |
February 18, 2018 | #7 |
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Big Rainbow
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February 18, 2018 | #8 |
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Beware - if the cage gets filled and the weight isn't distributed evenly, it will lean. You'd need something to right it ... like a few sturdy stakes. I tied a string to a nearby fence to make the cage stand straight.
Side note: I felt some of my beefsteaks didn't grow as big when caged compared to two or three vines on a stake. |
February 18, 2018 | #9 |
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Yea, some nice re-bar will anchor the cages. A good wind will blow them over.
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February 18, 2018 | #10 |
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Lucky Cross
Brandywine OTV I second George Detsikas |
February 18, 2018 | #11 |
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Not to 10 just yet so keep 'em coming!
I love the bi-color flavor. Lucky Cross is one of my absolute favorites. Somehow I missed discussions of Big Rainbow. If per chance it comes in the MMMM envelope, its going to go in one. Brandywine OTV, PP, George D., NAR, all great choices. I'm surprised Big Beef is on the list. I don't remember it being exceptionally tall. Ball Seed lists it at 4 feet. Same with Chapman, excellent taste but one that is shorter in stature for me. I haven't purchased the cages but looking at prices I will be buying 6 and then an additional 3 after inspection. So I only need a few more! - Lisa Oh yes the wind, in my tornado and hail/ high wind area tposts are a must. Thanks for the heads up. Last edited by greenthumbomaha; February 18, 2018 at 05:58 PM. |
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kath On another thread here about the tallest tomato you've grown, cherries were mentioned most, but Gary 'OSena and Limbaugh's Legacy got HUGE in b54red's garden. Hope you don't mind, Bill. Last edited by kath; February 18, 2018 at 07:37 PM. |
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February 18, 2018 | #13 | |
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Indeed it is heavy on cherries. Two more tall growers for consideration. - Lisa |
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February 18, 2018 | #15 |
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If you have a cage open... Juane Flamme
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