04-06-2007, 05:22 AM
Has anyone had any success growing tomatoes in the lower altitudes of Puna? We are smack in the middle of HPP, and have tried several varieties with poor results overall due to fungal disease problems. (We even tried one variety advertised as fungus resistant. Ha! They should have tested those in Puna before they declared them fungus proof.)
The best result has been cherry tomatoes grown in a pot partially under the eaves of the house, and it is not exactly thriving. It does produce, though.
Any suggestions as to varieties or growing methods would be appreciated. I have been told by the neighborhood wise woman that it is hopeless.
Cheerfully hoping for homegrown tomatoes,
Jerry
The best result has been cherry tomatoes grown in a pot partially under the eaves of the house, and it is not exactly thriving. It does produce, though.
Any suggestions as to varieties or growing methods would be appreciated. I have been told by the neighborhood wise woman that it is hopeless.
Cheerfully hoping for homegrown tomatoes,
Jerry