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I have strong wire running across the top and then sink string into the ring-culture pots - winding toms up string as they go, it's work thus far.
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The sideshoots are bigger than the parents! I do grow on the weeny sideshoots but always seem to miss some. At what age does a baby become too large to detach without risk to its mummy?Originally posted by Bigmallly View PostSave on the string vc, take the sideshoots off & re-plant them.......more Toms......
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Oy sarky, I didn't say I was using 6ft canes did I ?Originally posted by Potstubsdustbins View PostBlimey 2Sheds you must be tall,
I only use 3ft peasticks at home to support the young seedlings until they go in their permanent potsAll gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.Comment
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I would say they don't ever become too large as they will be taking energy from the main plant.Originally posted by veggiechicken View Postsigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Apparently it only applies to indeterminate plants.....Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
Side Shoots on Tomato Plants | Tomato Loversigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Yep if you armpit bush type plants you are defeating the object.
I side shoot cordon toms no matter what the size of side shoot, but if I am looking to produce extra plants I always root the larger ones in water first. Other wise with no root to feed them and a lot of greenery to support they tend to whither.
Once the roots have formed pot on as normal you will be surprised at the growth rate.
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String every time. Even for the outside ones:
Doesn't seem to matter how windy it gets - the worst I've suffered is a bit of slippage. The string is not tied to the plant; just wrapped around the stem and left loose at the bottom.Our England is a garden, and such gardens are not made
By singing-'Oh how beautiful!" and sitting in the shade,
While better men than we go out and start their working lives
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Thank you Gentlemen (and that means you BigMallly and Potty) for your reassurance that, no matter how big a side shoot, I should still whip 'em off!Comment
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I'd need to see a very big side shoot for THAT, Potty
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Gonna have to close my eyes................Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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and that is the reason why I couldn't get in my gh last year............Originally posted by Bigmallly View PostSave on the string vc, take the sideshoots off & re-plant them.......more Toms......
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So would I......Originally posted by Bigmallly View PostGonna have to close my eyes................Comment
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Very entertaining read folks!!!
VG...I whipped mine off years ago !!! More trouble than they're worth !!! ( Ask Mrs B !!!!!!!)I think this might be my greenhouse ( very amateur) and other trivia blog page!!! Do feel free to drop in !
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I seem to remember that you have a couple of baby Bradlos......Originally posted by bradlo View Post
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