Ask Me Help Desk - Upside down Tomatoes

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Originally Posted by Just Dahlia

I'm thinking of the Zeer pot also!:) for next year in the hot area, I can't do it now with my hybrid because it is in a plastic pot.

Don't forget, the pots have to be fired, but un-glazed.

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Originally Posted by Just Dahlia

I thought about it this afternoon, but worried it might not work because of no cloth over the top, but I guess anything might help. :D

Anything that would provide cover from the high temps will help. It also helps if you create an air layer between the container and insulating material.
An example:

surround, but leave a 1 or 2" inch space away from the container with ½ to ¾" hardware cloth.
http://icwdm.org/Images/voles/hardwarecloth.jpg
Cover cloth with 2" of compost, adobe, newsprint or even concrete thats only wet enough
to mold around cage, but don't forget concrete will get heavy.
Have similar, but larger cage ready to place around original structure.
to hold the material you choose, in place.
Keep saturated with water before it dries out.
Optional tube in top for direct watering of plant
After thinking 'bout it. this a reverse zeer pot. In a real zp all sides are touching,
I'll have to experiment to see how efficient this design is.

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Originally Posted by binx44

wow weird looking tube worm. do you think they occur naturally in the h2o? use tap water or water from a rain barrel?

Yes they are some of natures creatures. But tap or rain may be too pure. Here's two fresh water examples... http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8...reewormtq9.jpg http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/faculty/...ranchiura2.jpg

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Originally Posted by binx44

ill have to take a look at the zeer pot thingy lol... and K i love that im rubbin' off on you :D lmao

Take a look at my example above for JD you can make your own.
I'm hoping the rub is only temporary...

Wait so your cutting grew a tubeworm? Did I read that right? Eww? Are they OK for the plant?

Hi! Chey5782, and welcome to UDT :)

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Originally Posted by Chey5782

Wait so your cutting grew a tubeworm? Did I read that right? eww? Are they ok for the plant?

That's what's interesting, I don't know. Although it's possible some type of organism has started its life, and is creating a symbiotic relationship with the cutting.
My reference to tube worms came from the observation of the fronds or antennae waifing in the currents of the water jug.

Are they OK for the plant?
Only further observation will tell that story.

K

K,

Intresting pics. Will totally look into the tube worm thing now :D.. Aww your hoping it doesn't last long. What's wrong with me rubbing off on you.. after all I is a wonderful person *GRINS STUPIDLY*

WOW *claps* amazing tomato :D

Ahhh, I had looked back through the posts and didn't see a clear answer. Now I get it. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by binx44

K,intresting pics. will totally look into the tube worm thing now :D..

I only have a rudimentary knowledge of them since 1978. If I come up with nutritional or other value, I'll post in "Aquaculture"

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Originally Posted by binx44

aww your hoping it doesnt last long. whats wrong with me rubbing off on you.. after all i is a wonderful person *GRINS STUPIDLY*

Nothing... I thought you would understand the slang... What's that Eddie? Yea, I'll do it now....Eddie sez...for people to be friends, ya hav'ta let people rub ya... Every now an then, Eddie gets these zen moments :cool:

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Originally Posted by binx44

WOW *claps* amazing tomato :D

I'll report after I have my Pasta Salad

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Originally Posted by Chey5782

Ahhh, I had looked back through the posts and didn't see a clear answer. Now I get it. Thanks!

Your welcome! Not a problem... Yes Eddie, chey's learning how to rub too.

k

LOL sorry I didn't catch the slang been a bit tired this week. Sunday I took a 16 km (there and back) hike to cape split
Cape Split Trail - NovaTrails.com
Took me four hours and twenty minutes. And I've split, moved and stacked nine cord of wood in the last two days..

I do hope the tomatoes taste as good as they look *drools*

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Originally Posted by binx44

LOL sorry i didnt catch the slang been a bit tired this week. sunday i took a 16 km (there and back) hike to cape split
Cape Split Trail - NovaTrails.comtook me four hours and twenty minutes.

Ahh... Don't sweat it.
I've always enjoyed hikes like that. The DW and me spent hours on Mt. Desert Island, in Maine exploring the coastline. If I can find the pix, I'll post one of me down on one of those house size boulders.
Now, where did you say you threw that rock? See pix...

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Originally Posted by binx44

and ive split, moved and stacked nine cord of wood in the last two days..

You sure that'll be enough? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by binx44

i do hope the tomatoes taste as good as they look *drools*

Le fruit de mon travail, a dépassé mes expatiations.

Going through my email and received this from Gizmo's Daily Tech Treats: How To Ripen Tomatoes: Tips & Tricks : TipNut.com

That pic sure looks like cape split.. I don't know the latitude and longitude of it so I'm going on the assumption that that's what it is. (sure looks like cape split) we were right out on the tip. I've got pictures.. can give you the link for my album on Facebook if you'd like to see the hike.

I sure hope 9 cord is enough... if its not... I'm so not the one who's going to be doing it..

Pardon Moi... I don't understand nor speak french.. (just enough to ask where the bathroom is and say my name is michelle.) I'm guessing you said something about fruit

Yes on link, but I don't have anything for you...
I am working on resurrecting my old web site.

Hmmm... Eddie says you'll be close :rolleyes:

Le fruit de mon travail, a dépassé mes expatiations.
The fruit of my work, surpassed my expatiations.

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Originally Posted by KUXJ

Yes on link, but I don't have anything for you...
I am working on resurrecting my old web site.

Hmmm.....Eddie says you'll be close :rolleyes:

Le fruit de mon travail, a dépassé mes expatiations.
The fruit of my work, surpassed my expatiations.

I like that saying :D sure ill give you my link. No worries 'bout yours. :D I've all the free time in the world...

Exactally how many tomato plants are you growing right now? And of those how many are of each species strain?

Link for you.. there are four people in the pictures just so you know.. me, my friend jen and her boyfriend gordy and my boyfriend ryan

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...4&l=7712b8cf3a

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i like that saying :D .

Thank You, its an original..

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Originally Posted by binx44

Exactally how many tomato plants are you growing right now? and of those how many are of each species strain?

With my retirement from the rat race I wanted to ease back in slowly, so BB's an only child. If you look Here post #10, it will give the particulars.
I also have Banana and Green peppers that need harvesting. Plus a yellow squash that's just starting to fruit, because of limited flying pollinators (Bees). This area of Central Pa. got hit hard by Colony Collapse Disorder.
I am used to gardens a little bit bigger than JD's, but smaller than jmjoseph's.

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link for you.. there are four people in the pictures just so you know.. me, my friend jen and her boyfriend gordy and my boyfriend ryan

Michelle H's Photos - Cape Split WALK | Facebook

Thanks again, I'll be working off an on with my site, hope to have it up by the weekend, so you can critique'

Keep an eye on that new rose...

Hav ta go now. Got to check the gutters, rains coming, an get those peppers... k

K. That is the purtiest tomato!:D It looks just perfect.

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B
I have my site up, but it needs a lot of work. I haven't been there for three years and all I did today was just, to check it out.

So... If you wouldn't mind, go over there an beat it up, and let me know how it works.
I am a little disappointed... The SIGHTS and SOUNDS page shows a player with "Whale Sounds" when I'm Editing, but not when its published.

If your wondering 'bout the title... "S" is the beginning of my first name, "K" my DW, and "Y" is our surname. And hopefully while your "In Country" you will enjoy your stay.

An open invitation to everybody...

SKY COUNTRY

K,

Love the page. Its coming out well so far. I see you have a picture and link for the SOHO site. Maybe a little writeup about light, solar occurrences and the implications might be nice to put in there.. or some more pictures. Love the one you have posted. Seen some real nice ones on the site too. Your Sights and Sounds Page. IS WORKING... the whale sounds are lovely... do you know what species of whale is the one singing on the track? I think adding animal (marine and/or land) sound bytes would be an amazing feature on there... After listening to the one I wanted to hear more :D

Love how you have a comments/questions page. The barter/sale page is a nice touch. I like how you allow others to post to that too.
Your credits page is a little blank "add content here" it looks a little lonely. LOL but all and all I think your doing awesome on it. The design of the page, the color scheme it all looks
Wonderful. Though you have a link "http://www.spacecentre.no" that is under both science and astronomy.. you can't click on the link under the astronomy heading but you can click on it under the space heading. Feel free to talk to me about the site anytime.. id love to help you with anything I can..

BTW.. how is the cutting doing in water now? Tube worm like thing still apparently making its home there?

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Originally Posted by binx44

Your Sights and Sounds Page. IS WORKING..... the whale sounds are lovely... do you know what species of whale is the one singing on the track?

That's good to hear, there's a little bit of work involved to put it there.
No, but I have the link so I should be able to find out.

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Originally Posted by binx44

I think adding animal (marine and/or land) sound bytes would be an amazing feature on there... After listening to the one i wanted to hear more :D

That's do-able, how'bout... waves crashing... Tug Boat, an Fog Horn?
What's that eddie?.....Yea...I'll try for a Bi-Plane dogfight too.....:rolleyes:

I know more... We went on a whale trip in the Bay of Maine.
Sighted a small pod 3 Adults 1 calf. You could almost touch the one. Hated to go back in. :(

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Originally Posted by binx44

BTW.. how is the cutting doing in water now? tube worm like thing still apparantly making its home there?

Cutting looks, none worse for wear, an yes the worm thing is getting larger, pix tomorrow.

Thanks for the comments on new site, will be working on improvements.

K

Mmmm, tube worms with cocktail sauce mmmm.

Appetizers anyone and a pre cocktail ? Or we could mash him up for Bloody Cesars ?

Anyone reading this while having a mmmm snack ?

Shaz is going to moider me now for sure

Tick

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Originally Posted by tickle

mmmm, tube worms with cocktail sauce mmmm.

Appetizers anyone and a pre cocktail ? Or we could mash him up for Bloody Cesars ?

Anyone reading this while having a mmmm snack ?

Shaz is going to moider me now for sure

tick

From This site:
Wilderness Survival: Sea Survival - Seashores

Worms
Coastal worms are generally edible, but it is better to use them for fish bait. Avoid bristle worms that look like fuzzy caterpillars. Also avoid tubeworms that have sharp-edged tubes. Arrowworms, alias amphioxus, are not true worms. You find them in the sand and are excellent either fresh or dried.

So... You mite want to have a few pre-cocktails :D

I just finished a big bowl of spaghetti :eek:

As far as cooking/eating them, I would prepare them like squid or octopus... Ever eat raw Oysters?

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