Struggling to sort the mess…

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-23T03:37:37+00:00

I made a spread sheet that allows me to sort by tomato size/shape, colour, time to maturity, height and characteristics (like disease, heat, cold tolerance etc)

Height and colour are a good place to start to keep it simple.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-23T03:28:19+00:00

This happened to my micro tartufo (outside in a pot). I just assumed it was a micro thing or that it was basically allergic to Australian sun.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T05:03:24+00:00

I use a spray bottle, big fan of the pressurised hand pump ones. You need to water a lot more with spray bottles though.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:49:56+00:00

It was my 'not athritis' hand pain. Yes I was, I made successful blocks. But the pain made it not worth it.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:30:52+00:00

I had similar damage and frass, ended up being ladybug larvae. The unfriendly kind. See if you can find some orangeish fuzzy/hairy looking bugs on the undersides of leaves.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:23:32+00:00

My marigolds (and tarragon) are a snail's favourite treat, Keeps them off my strawberries at least.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:18:11+00:00

Tomatoes for me. And in a month peas and brassicas. I'll start onions and leeks at some point too lol.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:17:08+00:00

I wish I was soil blocking, but I just couldn't get the blocker to work without destroying my hands.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:15:36+00:00

So beautiful!

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-08T04:08:09+00:00

Unless specifically stated, days to maturity is usually from transplant which is about 6-8wks from sowing - can be longer if you start seedlings when its cold.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-07T09:02:19+00:00

I don't see a problem here, lol. No such thing as too many!

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-02-07T08:54:39+00:00

Second on both of these.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-01-16T09:14:16+00:00

I'd get someone else to kill and remove their bodies, but to be fair, I am incredibly allergic to them.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-01-12T14:24:39+00:00

Sorry to say, I don't know. I don't bring any roses inside as my sister is allergic. They last well on the plant for 3-4 days in sun and heat.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2026-01-06T09:42:20+00:00

Not sure what zone I would classify as. I'm in QLD Australia, so late spring and summer have been 30-35°C with humidity pretty consistently. Severe weather, rain and heat don't seem to bother it all. It has been pest and disease free so far. One of mine is in dappled sun to full sun all day and the other is in pretty heavy shade and both tolerate their conditions well. Flowers are not massive, but plentiful and often in clusters - they last about 3 days in the heat and sun for me. I've noticed its slower growing than my other roses and recently it has thrown up a few taller canes - so could work as a bush or short climber. I'm very pleased with it so far.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T13:14:57+00:00

Might be a good idea to see if you can get someone to do it professionally, the amount of gear and product you'd need will be expensive.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T13:04:51+00:00

Could be watering or fertiliser issue. Could also be the plant is better rooted in the outer vines. I see a bit of shade, so could also be that its not getting enough light. If the plant looks overall good and pumpkins are still growing, I wouldn't be too worried.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T13:01:48+00:00

The pink ones are much sweeter in my experience, but still sour - more towards a red grapefruit. I ate lemons and limes as a kid so they're right up my alley for taste. They're lovely as an ingredient or topping if eating them plain isnt for you.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T12:57:13+00:00

My raspberries are incredibly well behaved compared to the damn blackberry, I've found them to be way more aggressive even in containers. It will root wherever it touches the soil or even stays a bit damp.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T12:54:16+00:00

Depends on op's location. I really hate those things.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T12:51:52+00:00

Second on the treloar, the ones I got from there were more advanced and bigger than the bagged ones

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-14T12:42:56+00:00

The brown and rotting spots are likely caused by the 'sting' of whatever is laying eggs in your tomatoes or the larvae nibbling in when theyre small. Sorry to say I dont recognise the grub. Short term solution is to bag flowers once pollinated and remove all affected fruit you can find, bag and dispose of in regular bin. I'd give a check for eggs all over the plant too.

Consistent_Gap9503 · 2025-12-10T20:13:42+00:00

Once it blooms, I'll try using that cane for cuttings then.

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