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RichLather

Kentucky

How do I calculate the start date of giant tomato seeds for a weigh off in October? Thanks all

2/21/2018 4:05:10 PM

bnot

Oak Grove, Mn

I think it would depend on which truss you want to set the weigh off tomato on. All the giant tomato seeds we are planting now are indeterminate. They will keep forming blossoms through out the summer unless you serious top the growth. For the McCoy method of pruning..i would say about early to mid June for October 1st truss tomato. For a higher set as championed by Porkchop and Dan Sutherland you would want to start earlier.

2/21/2018 4:19:09 PM

wixom grower

Wixom MI.

To get a tomato around oct 1 you should pollinate or set your tomato around aug 1-10

2/21/2018 4:42:28 PM

pumpkin kid

huntsburg,ohio

I start mine on Memorial day and I'm in goog shape for October Jerry

2/22/2018 11:39:18 AM

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