http://www.durgan.org/URL/?GGOCL 30 May 2014 Applying mulch to tomato bed
Wood chip mulch was applied to the tomato bed. This is to retain moisture during the season. The chips are readily available at $10.00 per cubic yard, and I pick them up as needed. Transport is in my van with a half yard box installed. My whole garden is mulched and renewed each year as required.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?ZEUEB 28 May 2014 Tomato Supports overhead strings
Support strings were attached for all the tomato plants. Additional strings will be instated as required as the plants get larger. I find this the best way to support tomato plants without hindering their growth.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?UNOYU 24 May 2014 Tomatoes placed in outdoor Garden
Twenty five tomato plants were removed from the greenhouse and planted in the outdoor garden.Pictures delineate the typical procedure. Support will be by overhead strings added when required.
The selection is: Shown in their particular rows. 25 Total.
Cherokee Purple (3) 1,2,3
Vorlon (3) 4,5,6
Black Krim (3) 7,8,9
Paul Robeson (2) 10,11
Better Boy (3) 12,13,14
Paul Robeson (2) 15,16
Better boy (3) 17,18,19
Morado (3) 20,21,22
Gypsy (3) 23,24,25,
Close records, weight and pictures, will be taken of the fruit from each plant to determine production over the season. Season is is about four months in my Zone 5.