Gardening/ landscaping

[mella l]

Speaking of tomatoes here is a suggestion I gleaned from another forum;

I have thriving tomatoes at just below the 1000ft marked about Honomu. Our soil is very deficient in several things. Calcium is one. Have you soil tested and amend accordingly. I have no problem with cherry type tomatoes. They reseed themselves too! Right now I have two plants that cover a 10 by 12 area! They produce way more tomatoes than to of us can eat! I have added calcium, Phophorus, lime, chicken manure and lots of grass clipping to the area. It you want to grow full size tomatoes bag them with a paper bag once they are of a normal size but not yet red. You will have to experiment as to when to put on the bag. For me I find the cherry's just the right size for our needs. Healthy soil makes for healthy plants which can fend off the pest better. Gardening over here is a new experience from the mainland!

So my question is are the tomatoes bagged while still on the vine, or after they are picked. So I'll let you know when I hear back. Mella L

mella l