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11 Sep 23, Sid (USA - Zone 10b climate)

A simple potting soil can be made with peat or Coco coir, perlite and any compost in a 1:1:1 ratio. You can use steer manure from lowes or home depot since it is pretty cheap or if your city has a composting program use that for free compost. It's a good idea to add 1-2 cups of fertilizer per cubic foot of soil you prepare with the above recipe. If you want to keep it simple, but a 10-10-10 balanced fertilized and add 2 cups per cubic foot. If you want a more detailed and balanced soil recipe I recommend checking out Buildasoil for info https://buildasoil.com/blogs/news/17627464-build-a-soil-from-scratch-in-2-simple-steps%20

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02 Jan 23, Irma (USA - Zone 9b climate)

I always gets my seeds From Burpee’s online. They have always yielded great amount of tomatoes.

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14 Dec 22, DENNIS (USA - Zone 10a climate)

I'm looking for a large juicy tomato to just plain eat whole. Looking for a good producer. Can't seem to find a recommendation for my area!

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18 Dec 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Google big tomato varieties. Most crops will grow from cold weather to hot weather, just have to plant at the right time of year for your area.

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31 May 22, Iris Sullivan (USA - Zone 11b climate)

where to buy tomato seeds for tomato plants that can withstand 11b climate.

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19 Jun 22, susan pawley (USA - Zone 10b climate)

its really hot and humid in south east florida. too far inland for any sea breezes too. I had great luck with a variety bred by UofF for growing here called Floridade. Another one also bred for south fl climate is Talladega and Amelia. I havent grown them for a few years I think I got the seeds on line at rareseeds.com but not sure. Only getting back into gardening last winter as Ive been on hiatus due to illness.

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29 Apr 22, (USA - Zone 10b climate)

Any tips for growing tomatoes during the summer in zone 10b USA?

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29 Jan 24, Janine (USA - Zone 10b climate)

Move them indoors under a grow light (or in a sunny window) from July through September so they won't burn. Some cultivars are more heat resistant and will survive the zone 10 summer outdoors.

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09 May 22, LouElla Chevalier (USA - Zone 9a climate)

Use shade covers. I set 4x4's . 8' high. 40% white shade cloth. Prune bottom leaves to insure plenty of air flow. You can get a higher shade cloth, for your zone, I would get a 50% white shade cloth. I only use mine for late May, June, July and August. I take them down when I see the temps go below 95 deg. I also mulch to retain water. I do not water the leaves, only at soild level and in early mornings. During the hottest months, I water daily.

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05 Apr 22, chris (USA - Zone 8b climate)

I am in Zone 8b and was expecting seedlings from a relative so i didn't start any myself. Now, that plan fell through. It's April 5 and I am buying seeds today. Should I start indoors or directly in the soil today? I would just buy new seedlings but I am going all organic again and organic seedlings are too expensive! thanks

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