Best Gardening Tips To Grow Lots Of Tomatoes

[@debrawood7498]

So thankful y'all are feeling better. 69 year old retired widow. Planted my first garden this year. Couldn't have done it without your tips. Old goat is in the beautiful sunflowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Appreciate you, Debra!

[@EyeamEJ]

I started my first garden this year. The caterpillars hit my tomatoes hard but I was still able to salvage a good bit. Next year I'll be better prepared.

[@derek7837]

Nice sunflowers and the old goat adds to them for a nice bouquet ha ha

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Derek

[@Crazychickenlady-yd3kn]

Just got my box of Hoss seeds and trellis in the mail. Old Goat is enjoying the sunflowers. PEEL!! I think it’s a southern thing.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us Marsha

[@WinkTartanBelle]

The old goat sure looks happy in that big bouquet of 🌻 sunflowers!

[@elainelucier6243]

The sunflowers are beautiful. The old goat looks happy in them.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Elaine

[@jtharp9265]

God bless you both ! So glad yall are feeling better - That happen to my husband & I He came home from work last Xmas Eve after we hadnt gotten ill all that time , I knew he was sick as he Never gets ill at age 58 He hasnt ever even broken a bone etc. .. Myself on the other hand I have health issues . Well here in Montgomery County , Texas It was every where , u couldnt get in to be checked for the Bug . So That monday we had 2 drive 90 miles to where our oldest Son is a chief at a fire department and it came back YEAP !!!! But i wasnt YET . the next day I woke up with 102.7 fever etc. We were stuck in the house for 2 weeks - but actually we helped each other - He went back to work Jan 5th . I ended up with pneumonia ! But we made it together . Just like yall . Loved the Dukes mayo test lol. An I agree mircle whip isnt Mayo ...yuck!!! God bless you Greg & Beautiful Mrs Sheila. Mrs Josette - Texas

[@DavidJones-wq9cm]

The old Goat is in the SunFlowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching David

[@dianawilliams2532]

Thanks so much for the recipe. We should start getting tomatoes in a couple weeks.

[@SouthPointSurvival]

HAHA! That reaction on number 6 was priceless! 🤣

[@debrablum1632]

Glad you are both feeling better! Understand about being cranky with each other when feeling bad.

[@marywesley316]

I’m watching older videos to find some new disease resistant tomatoes to possibly add to our garden this year. We are a Hellmans Mayo family, I just wanted to say, I 1000!! Agree with you Hoss about that Miracle whip lol!! My oldest son is a “Duke’s”man. Loved this video. I’m looking forward to hearing what tomatoes you say for 2024 season. I’m not sure if you’ve had a show for it yet, I’m going to look now. I’m in TN(NW, in Clarksville). Loving these videos. Thanks! 😊

[@bridgescwr6136]

I had my first Mater with Dukes for dinner...just tomato 🍅 mayo and macaroni salad......Dukes for life...

[@drsick747]

The Old Goat is in the sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct

[@gregblanton9386]

Happy the both of you made it through the crud and is feeling well! Greg your garden looks great, especially your corn and tomatoes. Thank you for all y'all do for us gardeners!

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

My wife and I contracted Covid 19 about three weeks ago. Neither had a bad case, more of a summer head cold. Thank the Lord we overcome it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

glad yall are doing good. I agree, like a really bad summer cold.

[@dear_prudence]

Old Goat happily sitting in sunflowers :)

[@articmars1]

I had blossom end rot when I first started growing tomatoes about 4 years ago. Never could prevent it or cure it. This year however i mixed high quality worm castings in soil and so far so good. The fungi attaches to roots and acts like a straw. The microbes in them eat the organic matter and coverts the nutrients into a soluble form and the fungi slurps it up to the roots. So far its working like a charm. Now if I could just control the leaf footed bugs i will be ok lol.

[@TexasMyTexas]

I’m having both problems…but those leaf footed critters are the worst. Trying to find a solution for those guys…

[@articmars1]

@@TexasMyTexas i am trying to do everything organically. So I have taken to shaking the plants vigorously and when they fly up i swat them with a flat stick. Lol. They still out number me but my batting average has improved. Lol.

[@thill9245]

Old goat is in the beautiful sunflowers.

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

Thank you for all the help. Had a horrible time with my tomatoes this year. Old goat is on the sunflowers. Y'all have a wonderful day.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our pleasure!

[@ohanastrand5793]

Mr. Goat is tucked into those gorgeous sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us Ohana

[@oneoldman7925]

The sunflowers look great and the old goat is right in the middle of them!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@RonPf]

Old goat’s in the sunflowers. Best part of the show was when you wolfed down the spicy mayo. She got you on that one and you ate the whole thing at once. 😂

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sneaky

[@cherokeecountry]

Great show. Your roadster tomatoes showed well at the Jacksonville texas tomatoe festival. Ole goat is in the sun flowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy to hear that, Ron! Glad you enjoyed the show too!

[@aaronbarrios6236]

Enjoyed the show. Old goat is hiding in the sunflowers.

[@jonicrocker817]

Great show! Hoss knows his Dukes! The Old Goat was hidden in the sunflowers 🌻

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You know it! 😉

[@nikkitacheira3139]

I have had blossom end rot before and ended up using Cal/Mag for it. It worked well. I loved this vid on tomatos, great job. I saw the goat right off this time, usually I don't. He is in the flower arrangement.

[@thomasharrell8903]

The old goat is in the beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. Enjoyed the show, Thanks for all the great tips on gardening.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

So nice of you

[@kevinwainscott3035]

I haven't had much disease problems, just high heat, and lack of rain. Heat stress is playing havoc on everything here in Young County Texas. The goat is in the top part of sunflower arrangement. Have a blessed day

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us Kevin

[@fireflydreams1791]

The old goat is in the vase of sunflowers. I agree 100% with Greg on the mayo. Duke's is the best and only mayo we use in our household. The hossinator I started from seed this year is doing so well, even in this 102 degree heat with a heat index at 110 here. It is showing a lot of promise for our future gardens and we think it will be a keeper. Great show!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us

[@Sarahbee-o8t]

All my tomatoes are burnt up. It is 100 degrees here in Southeast Texas with no rain in 2 months. My yard long beans look like snake skins and my corn never produced any corn. No zucchini and no pumpkin. My yard is cracked like we had an earthquake or something. Hurricane possibly on the 22cnd . I hate hurricanes but I hope we get some rain out of it . Prayers

[@whitneybest1019]

Thanks for the pep talk, Hoss!

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Old goat is in the vase of 🌻 sunflowers! I'm glad you all are over that crud!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes! Thank you!

[@tammiessouthernLAhome]

I love the tomatoes unpeeled but as I age (& tomatoes are my favorite garden item) I have now learned the the skins and seeds contain lectins that irritate my arthritis. I fudge and eat it some time but when I have flare up I peel and take the seeds out. Not the same but better than none at all. The old goat in the sunflower bouquet is priceless!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wonderful!

[@davidward1259]

The heat is early and strong in GA this year (McDonough zone 8A). We are upping the drip watering schedule earlier than normal to counter the heat. So far the best varieties of tomatoes we have setting so far in the heat are Bella Rosa, Red Snapper, and of course "The Hossinator"! I'm impressed with all 3 of those over the other varieties we are growing. Unfortunately the wife harvested my 'maters in a bunch this week and I'm not sure which ones are which so I can't comment on Hossinator taste comparison yet. All of the mix of 'maters she brought in were great flavored though. As always in the South we are interested in heat tolerant varieties and your bean test will be interesting for sure. I like to use Monterey Garden Insect Spray (Spinosad) and Monterey "Complete Disease Control" for insect and disease problems. You can mix them for an "all in one" application if both are needed. For those who have not used them, both are OMRI organic certified and made from natural bacteria. You are right about blossom end rot. I usually don't have it, but this year it showed up early. I use a calcium foliar spray made with 1/2 ounce of Calcium Chloride (food grade - on Amazon) mixed with 3 gallons, with a sticker/spreader added and applied weekly to all my nightshades (peppers, etc...). Should give about 324ppm of calcium in that mix. Oh, and the sunflowers are beautiful. Even the old goat loved them!

[@greenoctopusbudgets]

Hello from Jacksonville, FL! Another GREAT video! Loved seeing the old goat hiding in the sunflowers! Those sunflowers are BEAUTIFUL! I hope to have some sunflowers that look that good growing in my backyard one day! :)

[@barbarasidelko1682]

Our growing zone is 5b substantially different than you all. We have just recently started watching all your videos. Although our growing season is shorter all your suggestions (especially calcium for tomatoes) are well received. At first I was confused to see a goat in your beautiful sunflower arrangement but now I get it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome aboard!

[@kaygalloway4315]

Old goat is in the beautiful sunflowers! Yeah for Dukes!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us Kay

[@markrogers503]

Blossom end rot I've used lime stones when I plant tomatoes, or tums I also use soda, calcium nitrate I also use lime rocks with grape vines as well

[@SouthPointSurvival]

Dear Hoss family, Do you have any recommendations as to how I can keep that "old goat" out of my sunflowers?

[@deborahrutherford5244]

The old goat is setting pretty in those beautiful sun flowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Deborah

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

I don't peel. My favorite mayo is Hellman's, I've never seen Duke's mayo here where I live. You may have mentioned soil pH in this video regarding plant uptake of calcium but I don't recall you mentioning the importance of pH levels in this particular video. As I'm sure you know, the pH of the soil is key to unlocking the minerals in the soil for plants because if pH is not correct for the plant there can be a boat load of calcium or any other mineral in the soil but the plant won't be able to absorb it.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

🌻🐝☀️🌺👨‍🌾 I love your garden!! It’s a great inspiration to me as I am also a gardener and KZbin creator. You put a lot of work and love into growing your garden! All the hard work is worth it to me to get to see the new growth everyday it brings me so much joy! l’m just harvesting my first fruits and veggies. I still have so much to learn and I appreciate all of m your tips, tricks that you share! Please Keep sharing! I would love to learn more about gardening from each other.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wonderful!, we love to hear stories like this

[@markrogers503]

Calcium is important in soil structure. Calcium in soils comes in many forms. Calcium is present in most soils as insoluble calcium carbonate (CaCO3-). When high levels of phosphoric acid are utilized in agricultural cropping systems, most of the phosphorous is tied up with ionic calcium to form insoluble calcium phosphate (CaPO4). Only ionic calcium (Ca++) is able to affect soil function and structure. To maintain soil structure, soils must maintain adequate levels of ionic calcium.

[@josephdrahos2553]

Beautiful sun flowers! Trying Dukes for the first time in our life. Really Good! Glad to hear you both are getting better from the crud. The old goat is in the flower vase of sunflowers. Was laughing the whole time with Sheila about the Spicy mayo test. lol

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Joseph

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

Tricky 😉...I think I saw the Old Goat hiding in the sunflowers. My tomatoes have tried to get that leaf spot, I've stayed on top of it and pick out the leaves every day...so far so good. I don't peel for fresh but do with canning.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@thejacobhill]

Haha the old goat was in a great spot.. it surprised me when you turned the sunflowers around.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Jacob

[@pattytown3403]

Old goat is loveing the sunflowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Patty

[@denniscleveland669]

Peel or no peel, depends on the variety. Som varieties have tough, thick skins, while others have a thin, tender one.

[@kendledoll1597]

It’s what you grow up with. Miracle whip is my choice. I know you don’t like it I have never heard of the one you love. 😃👍

[@robinelkins6172]

LOL The old goat is in the sun flowers. Those are really pretty. Is it to late to plant some in the garden? I am glad you are feeling better Greg.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

not too late

[@mamawb7915]

Don't peel! And the old goat is in the sunflower bouquet. 🌻❤️ Love the show!

[@truthseeker3977]

Hossimaterz and Snapperz are so big and good this year, I don't even bother to peel 'em. Not enough time for that. Blue Plate for the win!

[@harrelsontanner]

Old goat 🐐 chillin in them sunflowers 🌻

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Harrel

[@BOURNE354]

Kraft Mayo is the best especially for mator sandwiches

[@FourDRanch]

old goat was in the sunflowers. I used to love miracle whip as a kid. Quit mayo for many years, now cant stand miracle whip, dukes is ok. Ive got loads of tomatoes, my biggest so far is a 1.04lb red snapper!🍅

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for joining us

[@traviswilliams5201]

Hey now I love my miracle whip and I don’t peel my tomatoes love watching your videos. Keep up the good work thank you for all your good information. I’m a fairly new gardener. Need all the help I can get.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You are so welcome

[@jesseellis946]

Great info. old goat is in the sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It sure is!

[@debbienok]

Try using an inline filter like they use for RVs between your water spicket and your irritation system as an added precaution. They’re not expensive.

[@cindy-ki8ex]

We don't have dukes mayonnaise here in Minnesota. I used to use it in Oklahoma. I do like miracle whip for some things. Not tomato sandwiches. I try to make my own now.

[@davidmonroe1777]

Tomatoes are getting large but my patience is struggling. Soo looking forward to a mater sammich. Love the show and by the way the old goat was in the sunflower arrangement. I'm a blue plate mayonnaise expert.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching David

[@annmc3878]

You should try Galahad (AAS) determinant. It is a beast. Productive and big and tasty. It is a new AAS in 2020. We are using bone meal this year to side dress the paste tomatoes to see if it will prevent blossom end rot. Also using mycorrhiza fungus in the planting hole. OG likes the sunflowers. My 80 year old aunt peels tomatoes when she has company, but we eat skins and all. We now have Dukes in our area, so when our tomatoes start ripening, I think I’ll try it.

[@charitysmith5245]

I’m trying to pay attention but I can’t stop looking at them fried green maters! And I lost every plant I had…southern wilt. We will be starting new beds this coming spring because rotation is key and I knew this but I got cocky.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We've been frying them up a lot lately! So good!

[@keranhumble6782]

The Old Goat is in the sunflowers! It took me a while to find it! Way to go Greg on your Duke taste test! Thanks for the valuable information on tomato diseases.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks, Keran!

[@amythomas1080]

Man, those fried tomatoes look amazing! You should share that recipe also. I really enjoy your shows. Thank you for what you do.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Will do, thanks

[@karenzorn773]

Glad you are feeling better. Great show as usual.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you so much 😀

[@benjaminott4]

The old goat is in the vase of sunflowers. My tomatoes are doing pretty good this year. The Hossinator is pretty dang good.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Ben

[@splittail74]

The old goat is in the flowers. Hot and windy here in New Mexico

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@jjknowles7348]

You killing me. My 'maters are late and a mater samich looks so good. And yes I peel mine.

[@rhondakeener182]

I see old goat in the sunflowers! Love you guys!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Rhonda

[@dianawilliams2532]

Sheila how did you fry the tomatoes and were they ripe? Thank you. Glad you all are feeling better.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They were slightly pink. I slice, season, and let sit for about an hour to draw out the moisture. Then sprinkle with milk (very little) and bread with a1/2 corn meal, 1/2 plain flour mixture. Fry on high in peanut oil, turning frequently. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

[@Tazzyone.]

Old goat is hiding in the sunflowers. Dukes is the best, totally agree 👍 💯

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@Darrinnewlife]

My wife just got it last Sunday and I have been negative but she is doing better and I have that scratchie throat as well and I hope its not getting on me dang it. But I'm sure enjoying your show on tomatoes 🍅 😋 ..

[@lisajohnston418]

First time I’ve seen the old goat…cute spot in the sunflower arrangement.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching LIsa

[@rjax6776]

We always used Dukes Mayo growing up. Old Goat was in the Sunflowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right, thanks for joining us

[@dianaschenko7654]

Up here in Ohio we’re just getting started with our gardens. Thanks for all the help. The old goat is in the vase of sunflowers.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good luck!

[@lynnfisher7762]

The old goat is in the bouquet of sunflowers; I saw that when you were talking about them.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

correct

[@savageairsoft9259]

Granny used to peel them yum but I feel like I'm wasting a little by peeling them. Y'all did a great show. Thanks much from Arkansas

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our pleasure!

[@tracyzabelle]

I take the skin off if it is tough..I love my summer jersey tomatoes

[@cathyrobi3891]

The old goat is in the sunflowers..thought it was a cute touch

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Cathy

[@charlenejutras1595]

I agree with Duke's Mayo- nothing better! I saw the old goast in the sunflowers- by the way gorgeous sunflowers

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Charlene

[@archstanton9703]

I have three 4x8 raised beds that I've used for growing peppers and tomatoes and don't have anywhere else to plant. I added mushroom compost, fireplace ash, and rabbit droppings to these beds. Will growing cover crops in these beds enable these beds to be used for nightshades the following year? Lastly, the fruit on the top on the plants is taking a long time to grow and ripen. Is there anything that can be done to speed up the growth? I've sued fish emulsion, Miracle Grow Bloom Booster, Espoma Tomato Tone, and Agro Plus fertilizers. I live in the AZ desert and we're experiencing a heatwave, so I imagine this is negatively affecting the tomatoes. I've got Bella Rosa, Red Snapper, Grand Marshall, and Thunderbird seedlings for transplanting in July for a fall crop. By the way, those are some impressive tomatoes! Too bad they don't grow like that out here.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We add compost twice a year. Adding as much organic matter as possible is always a plus. Night shades should work for you next year. This heatwave is a causing major issues everywhere.

[@archstanton9703]

@@gardeningwithhoss I’ll add more compost next year. It sure is. Hopefully, it will give us a break soon. Thanks for the reply and have a good one!

[@slomo1716]

FOUND THE OLD GOAT - after scouring your backdrop, not finding it, figured you're skipping this week. UNTIL you showed us those GORGEOUS SUNFLOWERS, AND VOILA there he is, hiding in the bouquet! PLEASE give us the recipe for the fried tomatoes..... DUKES is on my grocery list to try it out! THANK YOU BOTH!!! I have never seen anyone peel a tomato except the HOSS MAN. Yes, peeled when canning tomatoes.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@tammyohlsson7966]

My Hossinator is still producing in SE Texas heat! No disease’s either. I will definitely plant again in the fall! TY!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Awesome

[@courtneywoolard3743]

I have been struggling with some type of wilt this year. It actually even got my hossinator tomatoes when they were small. The Shelby and Bella Rosas are still going strong! Old goat is in the sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sorry to hear that. Correct on finding the old goat

[@watsjd1]

I had blossom end rot on tomatoes grown in a large container that had nothing but compost in it. I added lime to it and have been getting good tomatoes since. It could have just been the second-tier tomatoes you mentioned or it could have been the lime that made the difference. I'm not sure.

[@farmerfloyd7696]

My favorite tomato 🍅 is the Park’s whopper. Best tasting I’ve ever had. could you compare it to a Hoss tomato 🍅?

[@welchfarmnc]

Always Duke’s and only Duke’s

[@daviscountryfarm6452]

the old goat sure likes them sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching

[@carolparrish194]

You are right DUKES Mayonnaise is very good. HELMANS is my go to. Forget Miracle Whip.

[@sherisemckinzie7812]

Old goat in the sunflowers and they are gorgeous

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Sherise

[@roberttucek8594]

Awesome show tonight on tomato diseases. Would you consider putting tonight’s info on your web site so folks could print it off? We had a cool very wet spring here in Arkansas, I have blossom end rot, leaf curl, spotted leaves, now the extreme heat is hurting my plants. I have to change up my tomato growing for next year. Thanks.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It will be available via pod cast later.

[@dougsmith4769]

Great show, again! I was hoping you would have a tip about getting hard white cores in tomatoes. I've had this problem a couple of years in a row and can't seem to find any explanation on why and how to prevent it. Last year I grew Red Snapper, Bella Rosa and Purple boy and all had big green cores that left almost no tomato to eat. Any idea what causes that and how I can keep my Roadsters and Hossinators this year from the same fate??? Doug Smith -- Cleveland, TN

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Could be extreme temp fluctuations, over fertilization or just the variety. We have had that issue some years are worse than others. None this year with the hossinators. Fingers crossed for you

[@idahagen7710]

The old goat is in the sunflower arrangement.

[@CoyoteWindRanch]

Ol’ goat is in the Sunflowers!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Correct, thanks for watching Lori

[@featheredfriendshomestead]

Never had fried tomatoes please share the recipe looks delicious our tomatoes should be ready soon. Old goat is in your beautiful sunflowers 🍅🌻🐐

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We just slice, salt, pepper, (seasoning of choice) let them sweat for about an hour. Sprinkle with a sparse amount of milk. Use a mixture of cornmeal, flour and parmesan cheese, coat both sides and fry.

[@featheredfriendshomestead]

Thank you will be making them soon they look so good

[@gardeningwithhoss]

you were the winner of this weeks Old Goat Drawing! If you will send us your size shirt and which design to our email @[e-mail] Thank you

[@tommathews3964]

Glad y'all are feeling better! That stuff was NO fun for me! Losing my taste/smell was one of the worst parts! Whew! Glad you got the Great Mayo Test right! I'm a Duke's guy too, but I can do Hellman's because my wife likes it. No peel, mainly because I'm too lazy and it doesn't bother me, and Miracle Whip is best suited as an Industrial Lubricant or some such. It ain't for eating! I'm having issues in my heirlooms. It's one reason I plant so many! No real problems in the hybrids. I've been good on my spray program and I'm sure that's helping. Should have some good data soon on the test varieties but I'll tell you those Ramblers are loading up!

[@tinaclawson523]

The old goat is in the sunflowers

[@robotgopher7739]

Old goat is in side the vase of sunflowers.

[@susank6267]

Duke's all the way!!