Sher
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Post by Sher on Dec 20, 2020 3:42:25 GMT -5
Machine: Bounty Basic Seed: Veranda Red Tomatoes Vendor: Burpee Sponges: Park Seed Nutrients: Aerogarden
Two Pods, 3 seeds per pod. Will be thinned to one strong plant.
Pictures when something happens.
Note: Since I am using the 30 watt Bounty Basic against a dark wall, I put a Harvest on either side for extra light because the Bounty Basic's lowest height setting is 8 inches above the deck.
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Shawn
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Post by Shawn on Dec 20, 2020 3:53:51 GMT -5
As a side note, all my large machine gardens have a black background and have grown fine. 😉
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Dec 20, 2020 4:29:32 GMT -5
As a side note, all my large machine gardens have a black background and have grown fine. 😉
Thank you Shawn! That is such a relief to know!
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Post by Sher on Dec 26, 2020 16:39:45 GMT -5
The Red Verandas are up. I may keep 2 in the machine for a while. If they get too big, I will move one to Kratky.
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Post by Sher on Dec 28, 2020 20:18:10 GMT -5
After I separated the extra plants in each pod, I ended up with 4 Red Verandas.
I have no idea where I am going to find homes for them!
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Post by Sher on Jan 6, 2021 17:32:11 GMT -5
I moved two of the Veranda Reds to the grow tent. I accidentally took off too much on the top of one in the Bounty, so I moved it to the grow tent and replaced it with another one from the tent.
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Post by Sher on Jan 11, 2021 8:27:12 GMT -5
I am used to my tomatoes growing stocky and compact in my Aerogardens. I am disappointed at how these are having to stretch toward the light.
The Bounty Basic would be wonderful if only I could get the lights closer. If anyone figures out a fix, please let me know.
At least the plants look healthy.
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Post by clumsythumbs on Jan 11, 2021 11:29:23 GMT -5
I am used to my tomatoes growing stocky and compact in my Aerogardens. I am disappointed at how these are having to stretch toward the light.
The Bounty Basic would be wonderful if only I could get the lights closer. If anyone figures out a fix, please let me know.
At least the plants look healthy.
I think they look great. The mainstem seems thick (relative to the height). The more powerful light will help the plant in the flower/fruiting stages! But I know you do love your Harvests  |
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Post by Sher on Jan 15, 2021 8:14:34 GMT -5
I really like the way these are growing, after all.
They are taller and more open than the varieties I have grown before.
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Post by clumsythumbs on Jan 15, 2021 9:30:37 GMT -5
They are looking great! For about a month old, they are well developed and growing nicely.  I knw why compact is good for what we do, but I also appreciate when they grow enough to spread out and fill in. I figure you can also trim down if / when something gets too big for the space, but you cannot stretch out a super compact plant! I looked it up and seems like will be a great one. A high yield, compact cherry tomato plant-- what more could one ask for! |
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Post by Sher on Jan 15, 2021 12:33:11 GMT -5
There have been times when I have gotten frustrated at how dense and balled up some of the tomato varieties get.
This is a nice change.
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Post by Shawn on Jan 15, 2021 13:34:02 GMT -5
Corinne started these I think.
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Post by mike on Jan 15, 2021 14:03:29 GMT -5
They look good.
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Post by Sher on Jan 27, 2021 11:49:06 GMT -5
I love these plants. Thet are so stocky and sturdy, and such vigorous growers! i have had tp remove several huge leaves with thick stalks that were growing way out of the light.
And they have begun flowering!
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Post by Sher on Feb 8, 2021 13:20:13 GMT -5
These tomato plants insist on growing way out of the Bounty.
I removed several more large leaves and discovered a few tomatoes that were hiding under them.
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Post by Shawn on Feb 8, 2021 13:35:11 GMT -5
Some hidden gems
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 15:38:06 GMT -5
and a lot more buds coming!!
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Post by airscapes on Feb 8, 2021 15:51:04 GMT -5
These tomato plants insist on growing way out of the Bounty. Sound like a really good problem to have! Remember, tomatoes are Vines.. This verity has been designed to be small and compact but they are still going to want to grow to their potential size or larger. Spread 15" Height 20" I would let it go and add some additional light, even if it is just a standard LED bulb or compact florescent. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 9:48:20 GMT -5
I did a severe trim and it brought out tons of buds on my 2 Verandas.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Mar 4, 2021 17:02:21 GMT -5
Two Red Verandas in one Bounty is not recommended.
I literally ended up trimming 3/4 of each plant away (in stages) to get them to fit. Obviously, I cut away many buds and hurt my production.
However, they are starting to ripen.
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