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gulfcoastliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-26-06 10:18 AM
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Late season container tomatos
I live on the Gulf and have recently planted containers of Celebrity tomatos. Is it too late in the season to get a harvest? I'm not growing from seeds but from small plants.

One final question - what temperatures do the flowers need to blossomand form the fruit? All advice appreciated!! Thanks!
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Blue Gardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-27-06 06:13 AM
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1. What zone are you in?
How soon before you get freezing temperatures?
You may find some information on your state extension service website about growing tomatoes in your area. Your tax dollars pay for the extension service so you might as well make good use of them.
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gulfcoastliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-27-06 09:32 PM
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2. I'm Florida so freezing isn't a concern till maybe December/Jan
I'll tryo to find the extension service. Thanks for the tip!
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Blue Gardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-28-06 08:08 AM
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3. I think this will help you
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH028

All about growing tomatoes in Florida. Good Luck!
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gulfcoastliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-28-06 08:13 AM
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4. Thanks! Appreciate it!
Looks like I'm growin the right varieties. Thanks again!
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-28-06 10:35 AM
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5. Your plants will stop putting out new fruit before the frost
because of decreased day length. You do have a long enough season left to get at least one good flush.

Good luck!

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