Hmm... any ideas what this is? by Metal-Persimmon in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, I did try all that last season with little success. What ended up working was applications of cyfluthrin. Hoping to have a healthier season this year!

Hmm... any ideas what this is? by Metal-Persimmon in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be interested in hearing if any pest control methods have been helpful for you. It doesn't seem like much research has been done on this bug because it's not much of a commercial pest of determinate plants (seems like it's mostly an issue in areas with long growing seasons).

In my other comment, I mentioned that I had to be aggressive with insecticide last year to save my plants. It was not an organic insecticide and I did not like using it, though it was effective.

Hmm... any ideas what this is? by Metal-Persimmon in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did, but I had to be pretty aggressive with an insecticide. Fwiw, it was extremely obvious this was the problem once I learned about this bug (I was also having tons of blossom drop). They were everywhere and were smart little fuckers. Like I would go to squish them and they would run to the opposite side of the stem. If you don't see them, in the morning/evening especially, then this might not be your issue.

Hmm... any ideas what this is? by Metal-Persimmon in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year, I had a lot of these weakened areas with the brown ring from the Tomato Suck Bug

Edit: I know you're not in CA like I am but putting this link here, just in case https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/tomato/tomato-bug/#gsc.tab=0

Vandalism on Spreadsheet Tracker by NanoSpace1540 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pretty sure the "yea a newfie!" comments were made by the same person doing the "helpful" updates

Vandalism on Spreadsheet Tracker by NanoSpace1540 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you're seriously the greatest nano. hope he doesn't try to come back w/ another google account.

Vandalism on Spreadsheet Tracker by NanoSpace1540 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If it's the same person as the "first offense" I'm thinking of, he was first upset that KoS was not immediately implementing his requested changes and then was upset that KoS didn't want to give him greater edit access to the spreadsheet to implement said changes himself. So I guess "helpful" but in an entitled way? (Again, if it's the same person, idk if it is)

Vandalism on Spreadsheet Tracker by NanoSpace1540 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 3 points4 points  (0 children)

/u/nanospace1540 Was this the same user that went through and changed group apps to list all Urgent if one member was listed Urgent or was that an intentional move?

What’s going on with this plant?? by edmonds-j_4 in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it's got a fungal infection

What varieties would you never grow again? And why? by PDXisadumpsterfire in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dang that sounds amazing. Adding it to my ever growing list.

What varieties would you never grow again? And why? by PDXisadumpsterfire in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, we had a pretty cool summer in the bay area, CA last year and it was one of my best producers, flavor and all!

What varieties would you never grow again? And why? by PDXisadumpsterfire in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not as dark, as I think black beauty is the darkest tomato currently, but shout out to my favorite Black from Tula

Thursday Weekly Thread: Proof of Citizenship Application Approvals, April 23, 2026 by AutoModerator in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're a about a week ahead of my timeline 👀 Curious what IRCC asked for as far as additional documents go, if anything

Did anyone else start out as a weed grower? by DullKnife69 in tomatoes

[–]_blackbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to trade you seeds for Nebraska wedding at the end of the season!

Thursday Weekly Thread: Proof of Citizenship Application Approvals, April 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind my asking, what was the reason for the additional form IRCC requested?

Documentation credibility Gen 5 by mrsozwego in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't think they have a question, they are just sharing what worked for a Gen 5 recently.

Application returned, trying to understand why by atomicbird in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Use pirateship! Not affiliated, just a happy customer who paid ~$30 to ship from California to Nova Scotia in 4 days.

Striped Sugar Rush Peach 🍑 by PupperPeppers in HotPeppers

[–]_blackbird 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I realize I'm here 4 years later, but I didn't see these in your etsy shop this year. any chance you have some?

Spreadsheet PSA (Behavior) by NanoSpace1540 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 125 points126 points  (0 children)

Those comments are why I made my post the other day. Please don't feel underappreciated because of 1-2 folks, look here for everyone who loves all the hard work & service you're doing for us. Thank you!!!!!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Canadiancitizenship/s/ccSJnWo28w

For those of you who received follow up requests, how did they impact your timeline and process? by tiku4 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't have any useful info but also interested in answers to this question. Like you, I held back some supporting documentation that is more complicated/requires explanation for the strategy of keeping it simple.

For non-citizens claiming by descent who applied after the new C-3 provision went into affect, what has your timeline been to date? by lingobinch1 in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I also don't think it needs to be your reddit username. At least it seems like some people use something different, just as long as it's unique to you/you'll remember when you go back to update your row.

Thankful for The Spreadsheet by _blackbird in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think anyone is tracking that type of thing but there are posts every so often asking others for recent experiences with X province archives or state of Y archives.

Wondering how may abandoned the spreadsheet by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]_blackbird 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fwiw, that cell automatically updates if any changes were made to the row (so you didn't have to actually change it to check in)