STRINGING TOMATOES | A Tough Lesson Learned

[@Tennessee101AB]

Backyard peanuts: well drained soil, add green sand, compost, top with mulch and an fertilizer your 8-5-5 is plenty, peanuts are nitrogen fixers so keep n low, you want as many followers as possible to put the pedestal in the ground (no flowers no peanuts) so in 2 weeks with good growth hit each plant with high P/K to max flowers. Space min 12 inch (sq ft spacing, (Shell seeders, place seeds on damp towel wrapping all seeds in freeze bag in cool dark place. Check in 2 days , sprouting should be started, plant them after you see them sprouting, (100% germination ) in damp soil “at evening before sundown. Sun a good 8 hours. This works great in raised beds with 18” deep Sandy loamy soil so keep soil damp not saturated. Each plant should yield 40-80 peanut pods or more.

[@roamandfish3952]

For the Florida weave Try a butt section of a two piece fishin rod . !

[@LazyDogFarm]

I really like that idea. I don't have any two-piece fishing rods, but I think I can put an eye hook on the side of the stick to make it look like a fishing pole.

[@prestonberg9604]

Mornin brother. I put my weave like 6 or 8 inch apart. I even weaved my mountain vineyards. Works like a champ.....also....LONG LIVE THE MUSTACHE

[@LazyDogFarm]

Long live the stache indeed!

[@wildercountry1]

i did peanuts years ago in my back yard garden. the only issue i had was a squirrel dug my seed while my dog watched. they both looked at me like what...

[@apiecemaker1163]

Lol lol 🥳 party time 🐕 🥜 🐿

[@LazyDogFarm]

Hah!

[@tommyjoestallings855]

Bye far my favorite gardening show

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Tommyjoe!

[@zardslair]

Try a fence staple for your twine wand.

[@lauriegreer6836]

I bought a bag of raw peanuts at the grocery store for 3.50, shelled them out and planted in the ground, didn’t do too much to them, little water and rain. I got so many peanuts I’m not planting them this year. Your children will enjoy making the peanut butter, I did!

[@mousiebrown1747]

Good info! Thanks!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Nice!

[@indyme2]

Thank you so kindly Travis!!!!

[@bradbroadstock-x3j]

I’m from Arkansas but live in Missouri now I would love to come see your set up

[@petpawteek8776]

Brie the Plant Lady just posted a video today that made me immediately think of your big ole bag of peanuts in the shells. She literally snapped them in half so that the whole peanuts were each still encapsulated in the shell with a hole at the skinny part of the shell. She plants them that way with the hole facing up. Genius!

[@LazyDogFarm]

That is a brilliant idea!

[@smokeytexx]

nothing to do with this video but i made okra and tomatoes for the wife and i tonight and loved it never even heard of it until i started watching your videos . i am in texas australia by the way . grew some okra for the first time ever this year and will be growing it again next year . thanks .

[@dewainkoester1026]

Here's a thought from my observation of how you pressed down the soil on those peanuts using that grade rake. It could have busted open some in your row. Isn't hard for them to break open.

[@lawrencebeeles6738]

Like those tomatoe clips growing in hightunnel here to much rain here to grow outside im a three weeks behind you in growing with this crazy weather here nothing but hail rain and tornadoes

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks

[@markb3129]

We planted peanuts 2 years ago, fertilizer when planted, side dressed them with fertilizer right before they started to touch the ground, then a lot of waiting, about 4 months to mature.. grandsons were amazed how the plants go to sleep in the late afternoon!!! Thought the rabbits were hunting you for a second there😂. ✌

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha! Those peanuts do take a long time to grow. Hopefully it will be worth it though.

[@markb3129]

@@LazyDogFarm I'm sure your boys will enjoy the peanuts... we had about 4 inches in one of those big metal wheelbarrows, 1 single row abot thirty foot long.. we enjoy trying something new every year. Birdhouse gourds last year and sunflowers this year cause I'm getting two hives of honeybees.. hope that works out, a bit pricey to get started in honeybees!!! ✌

[@jason_young]

Maybe one of those old post staples would work where that eye hook was.

[@30bkg]

I planted the Virginia jumbos this year as well, I got all but one seed to germinate using the old wet paper towels in a Ziploc bag trick and so far my plants are doing great

[@LazyDogFarm]

Good to hear they germinated well for you!

[@that9blife465]

Use a fishing line swivel for tieing on a leader

[@timfetner8029]

Good morning Travis. All of your plants are looking so healthy and vigorous!! It’s great to see the different tomato support methods you are using as it gives your viewers a chance to see what might work well for them. I really liked to hear you say “I’ll put this in the compost pile”. There is so much stuff that can be added to the compost bins, and the resulting compost is so good for the soil. I’m hoping that in an upcoming video you will give us an update on how your compost bins are doing. I’m amazed that with a wife, 2 kids, a regular job, your gardening, and running your YT channel, that you have time to do all this. I think I can safely say for everyone that watches your videos, we REALLY appreciate you taking the time to share your gardening skills and know-how. What a great resource you are!!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Tim. There's many 14-16 hour days that go into all of this, but I enjoy it so it's worth it!

[@fredriebel6176]

I have grown peanuts for a few years. After they get taller the limbs kinda start to spread out. When they get closer to the ground I put dirt around the limbs because anywhere the limbs touch the dirt they will produce peanuts

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for the tip Fred. I can certainly do that.

[@kenriley7159]

Fence staple on the weave stick.

[@patriciamathis7042]

I think Danny from Deep South just used a piece of PVC and ran the string through it, that way there is nothing for the string to catch on. Love the way the Florida weave works.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've used a pipe many times. I'm committed to making my wood stick work though. lol

[@donnastormer9652]

I think tomato clips are one of the best inventions for the garden! I use them for everything! I even save a lot at end of season, sanitize them to reuse

[@LazyDogFarm]

They are quite handy!

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

When I saw the video title, I thought maybe you had some crazy wind that took out the tomatoes. Glad that wasn't the case.

[@LazyDogFarm]

We have had some crazy wind, but minimal damage.

[@trey934]

Hey man I'm sure you know this but just in case you don't, a 3 or 4 foot piece of small diameter pvc pipe with or without an end cap with hole drilled through the cap with your tomato string ran down through the open end through the cap works wonders for Florida weave man. When the tomatoes get taller use shorter piece of pipe. There's a website I'll find the name it's in or near va that sales 2 pipes in different lengths just for this purpose. I just ain't bought one yet. Something irrigation is name of website. Love the channel by the way man you've helped me out alot. I have at least an acre planted. I have over 300 tomatoes in ground with 224 more to plant in morning. Neighbor owns a greenhouse has 4 of em. He gave me some tomatoes that he was gonna have to throw away. Plus I have bunch more planted. I'm struggling with green beans and peppers this year man. Finally figured watermelon out half way

[@truthseeker3977]

The Wynne goober peas I got from ya'll at Hoss last year were already shelled and germinated great. Call ol' Greg up. Hope ya'll have a bumper crop.👍

[@beckydecapua8231]

south alabama here my cucumbers are also a lil slow to get going this year may have alot to do with all the rain and temperature changes lately usually they take off

[@LazyDogFarm]

I probably won't transplant again, but it was nice to see the difference in how they do.

[@timpetersfarmgarden9792]

If you have a little welder take a washer and weld it on the I hook

[@AliciasInTheKitchen]

How well you keep the paper intact on the outside of the peanuts can make a big difference on germination. Once they are up, don't cultivate around them too much, so that the branches can spike down in to the ground to form the peanuts. Beware too that the rabbits will rip through and eat everyone of them up in a hurry. Hope y'all get a good crop of peanuts!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for the tips!

[@melissasullivan1658]

Ruh roh. Is there a particular anti-rabbit mulch that has helped you out with this?

[@KrazyKajun602]

Would be nice if you would do a video at one of the local peanut commercial farms and how they plant them.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've seen them do it more times than I can remember. They plant them on double rows with a big tractor. Then they spray them with a knock back herbicide once they get up and going. It burns the peanuts a little, but they recover. That's how they keep the weeds out of theirs.

[@urbanbackyardcontainergardenin]

I have peanuts too I need to get into a container. Probably will do it next week. Thanks for showing how you do your tomatoes. I’m gonna have to start pruning mine as well. Lee the knowledge coming my friend!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks!

[@johncraig3305]

Tomatoes look great. You can get compostable trellis chips and twine from Johnny’s. Will save you time at the end of the season.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I'll probably use those next year. I needed something shipped fast, so I went with the white ones on Amazon.

[@johncraig3305]

@@LazyDogFarm I did too. Saw them after already bought plastic.

[@natashacrystal6490]

I just ordered it last week!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Hope you like it!

[@adryawebb2556]

Use a long piece of PVC pipe to run the string through and out the bottom to weave. Saw a video of commercial farmers using that and it worked great.

[@Justme-sb8mn]

Maybe a fence staple on the end of the weavin stick?

[@rickthelian2215]

Hope the peanuts are a success 😀 Tomato’s looking great too Travis😀

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Rick!

[@finagill]

You could use some JB Weld to take care of the rough edges on the eye hook. It's easy to work with and pretty cheap.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I like that idea.

[@templeton3504]

Soooo about this Florida weave wand....perhaps a "pigtail post" would maybe work? Dunno just a thought, I've not tried it myself.

[@jeffdhority938]

Put a lock washer on the end of the stick string will slip into it if position correct maybe 🤔.

[@dsr8223]

I ordered pink-eye purple hull peas, okra, and inoculant last night from Morgan County Seed, and they shipped the order this morning!!! Super fast! I had never heard of them before, but I tried them since you mentioned them in this video. Several other places I had looked at online either didn't carry inoculant or were out of stock on purple hull peas -- or both. Thanks for the suggestion for Morgan County Seed. I let them know Lazy Dog Farm referred me.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Awesome! Hope they germinate well for you.

[@lindamckeown2830]

Love boiled peanuts. I enjoyed the video.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Linda!

[@Shelzbells]

Your plants are looking fantastic!! I too, am growing a couple of the Giant Crimson From MIgardner. I cant wait to see how it does. Im pretty excited about many of the new varieties Im doing this year, such as the Bella Rosa, Tachi, Red Snapper and some others.

[@LazyDogFarm]

All great choices!

[@concken1]

What is Tachi like? where did you get it?

[@jimmcg]

try putting a staple on the end and run you line thaw it

[@virginiavictorygarden5342]

Haven't tried to grow peanuts yet, but I did buy a small pack to try late last year. I will see how your does before trying here, we still got a few weeks to go before our last frost date. I also have a couple packs of those tomatoes from MI Gardener, but I will wait another week or so before I start half of them. I still don't have any of the flat of tomato seeds I planted a week ago to start popping, probably due to the cold snap and snow we got earlier this week. I am biding my time by getting my pots all ready to go since I do a lot of container gardening and getting things ready to go.

[@LazyDogFarm]

You probably don't have to worry about the summers being too hot where you are, so patience is your friend as you wait for the cold to pass.

[@paulblankenship7865]

No, I’ve not killed any critters………..yet 🤣🤣

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

Hey Travis! Looks like you need to Florida weave those little cukes. Lol. I'll have to use your AgroThrive code.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha! They're almost big enough now to start climbing on the trellis. That shot of "juice" really helped get them going.

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

@@LazyDogFarm Oh awesome. My cukes are just attaching too. I'm very late for 9b but life handed us a few lemons. Hoping to still get something before the heat hits.

[@wwsuwannee7993]

I use t-posts with hortanova netting for tomatoes. Held on by strips of old rags/socks/whatever, tied loosely so as not to hurt or bind up the stems as they grow. Easy to set up/take down and works great. I only grow cherry tomatoes this way and they fill out the entire netting, resulting in a "wall" of easy to pick tomatoes. Cherry T's can take the heat, produce all season and are more pest/disease resistant than the big ones.

[@michellerichardson2545]

Extra peanuts or any that dont fill out well are good chicken feed.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Good to know!

[@melissasullivan1658]

Holy crap! I LOVE that granular inoculant. I found it on Amazon though but man, even at $20 that stuff was still totally worth it. Yay for peanuts! I only have a balcony but I would love trying to grow those if I ever had a good spot of land. :)

[@LazyDogFarm]

That inoculant is a little more pricey than the slurry type that you mix with water, but it's so much more convenient!

[@josenoriega7744]

Nice video. Thank you Sir.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for joining us Jose!

[@121hearc]

keep an eye on your garlic im about 2 hours north of ya and mine started sending scapes up today

[@LazyDogFarm]

My elephant garlic hasn't shown any signs of going to seed yet, but some our softneck is ready to harvest I believe. Should have an update on that Monday.

[@matthewmcclendon5308]

Yet 😂😂😂. Throw a weld on your eyelet loop. Nice to hear America in the background.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Unfortunately, welding is not a skill I possess. lol But I'll figure out a way to make it work.

[@nshue23]

Instead of an eye hook what about a fence staple drove into the end of the pole? That may work for you.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That would probably work.

[@79PoisonBreaker]

For a wand to weave i bet if you got a vaccum you could use the stick part 😏. Works for me , also use to drop seeds as i got back issues 🍻

[@LazyDogFarm]

Hope the crazy weather calms down soon for you!

[@sislertx]

I just do not understand how u dont have major pest problems...like the vine borer...my nemisis... And i have to say i love your channel...ABSOLUTELY love it...only thing that has BROUGHT back hope to.gardening after "the people killer freeze...and now this HOT HELL MESS SPRING AND SUMMER ... I went and called in my garlic order made space in refridge and gonna try and grow it...i use to have the unnamed rare southern garlic u can only get by pass along...INUSED IT IN AN AWARD WINNING LANDSCAPE OF BLUE...THE FLOWER WAS THE BUBBLES SPLASHING AGAINST BOULDERS..OH IT WAS A SIGHT TO SEE...AND OF COURSE WHEN I SOLD THE HOUSE I COULDNT TAKE ONE...ALL THOSE BLUES...NOW 20 YEARS LATER my neighbor got some 2 years ago and promised some but hasnt coughed it up yet...makes the best garden flower too...OBVIOUSLY...im so tempted to sneak over and grab one...but she would know it in a heart beat....if i get some ill grow it out and pass it along to u so u can share..IT MAKES ABOUT.2 TO THREE CLOVES....SO IT SLOW TO INCREASE....NO ONE REALLY MARKETS ANYTHING TO THE SOUTH...ever...BUT IM PUSHING 80 AND MOST MY BIG TIME GARDENING WAS DONE LONG AGO...SPEAKING OF WHCIH MY BREAK IS OVER...BACK OUT I GO TO THE FRIED GARDEN..WORKING IN MAKING THREE NEW BEDS AND A CATTLE PANEL GREEN HOUSE TO KEEP MY CITRUS SAFER THIS WINTER.

[@brotheradam]

I am still learning about growing peanuts but.. I put my shells in my rows after dropping the nuts in, then close up the furrow and it did OK.. my problem aas a bad set of rain..lol

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yeah I'm trying not to water mine too much to get them germinated.

[@720MJW]

Got my conduit and some t posts today to try and set up this trellis. I think it’s a good idea. I had tried something similar last year but used twine instead of conduit. The plants were just too heavy and everything was sagging pretty quick

[@LazyDogFarm]

Hope it works well for you!

[@joerzonca8933]

I really enjoy watching your channel, I am new to gardening and was wondering what's a good fertilizer for my carrots in my raised bed

[@LazyDogFarm]

Just use something that's relatively balanced -- somewhat equal parts of N-P-K

[@jonlewis6630]

For the peanuts, look up land plaster. I believe it's calcium nitrate? I have a friend that grew them with his grandfather years ago, and he said they used land plaster on them. I read a little on it and I think it's calcium. I am interested in seeing how that works out for ya. Cheers

[@LazyDogFarm]

Land plaster is gypsum, a great calcium source. Makes sense that it would be used on peanuts.

[@robertlamarjr1702]

Try a piece of 1/2 inch pvc pipe approximately 12 to 16 inches long. Used it for years.

[@frankchenoweth5145]

Yet smile

[@tgood9344]

Maybe a u nail pounded into the end of your trellising stick would work, sometimes called a hot dipped poultry net staple. Anyway just a suggestion. Thank for another informative video. 😃

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@paulmoore8496]

Would a fence staple in the end of the wand work better?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think it might.

[@garyschmelzer]

Where are you getting the agrithrive

[@LazyDogFarm]

www.agrothrive.com -- use the code "lazydogfarm" for a 10% discount.

[@bobbun9630]

I tried stringing tomatoes last year and found it worked fairly well. My technique was a bit different, though. Rather than one string hanging down, I looped the string over the top support, meaning I had two strings running to ground. I was then able to run the vines between and around the strings with less concern about unwinding. A couple of plants bifurcated early, and I ran both stems up the twine. No clips were used.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I was considering maybe training the plant back towards the ground with another string, once it got to the top. I may experiment with several different methods there.

[@jennifercaudle8826]

For your wand used to weave twine around the ‘Matirs, could you drill a hole and put a piece of string or leather strip to guide the twine?

[@staceygandy2009]

We took 4x4 fence wire and made 20 round tomato cages and cut some larger openings around them. They really work well but Id like to get some of those square ones like yours. Looks like they told flat and heavy duty. Where can I get them? Enjoy the videos!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Here they are: amzn.to/3MRBjlk

[@georgestewart5814]

Travis, why did you use the fruit and flower and not the vegetable agrothrive? I am just wondering. Thanks!

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've been using the fruit and flower on things like cucumbers, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. It has some extra potassium that's supposed to help with fruit production. But I use the General Purpose a good bit too on other things.

[@sislertx]

We finally got a.rain that did not split ...first rain since may 2022.. And its mid October 2022 ...its been a long hot haul...but dang the cabbage worms have come home to roost today...one frigging day with out anything on their leaves and holes galore

[@FreeAmerican-mm2my]

Try putting a fence steeple on your wand.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I thought about that. But I think it needs to be rounded or else it might hang on the corners and the sharp ends of the staple might fray the string.

[@Mstymntntop]

I tried the wrapping vs clips…when you wrap, you are using a taut string and trying to bend the tomato around it and make it easy to snap the tomato. This can be negated by letting a little more string off from the top (but you tied off on the top with no slack). I think it works better to wrap the string around the plant vs the plant around the string…. Hence, the use of the clips…less adjustments and seems to faster/better for me. I like how you are experimenting and I am jealous at the amount of space you have to plant!

[@LazyDogFarm]

I agree that the taught string made it more difficult to wrap it, but the clips were an easy solution.

[@tetonvalley7535]

I would suggest putting the liquid fertilizer in a watering can and dousing the whole plant, gives you soil AND foliar feeding. I know you like to avoid getting foliage wet any more than necessary due to disease possibility. But, if you do it in the morning, plenty of time to dry off. Great results foliar feeding everything once a week with watering can or backpack sprayer. Use a wetting agent for best absorption.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've been foliar feeding with my backpack sprayer, adding it with my fungicide applications and that seems to be working well.

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Travis, Thank you for an interesting video. Up here in Southern N.H. still a chill in the air, but I have started some seeds, and need to rototill my garden. Two days ago I just purchased 2-2.5 gal jugs of Agrothrive Fertilizer, using your Lazy Dog Farm discount code. I'll listen Friday but chances are I won't be one of those lucky 10 ! (lol) Take care and my very best to All.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for using our code Jerry!

[@bobseddon7995]

where did you get the small transplant plastic pots used in your green house?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Right here: shrsl.com/3lgon

[@shelleygeary3205]

BTW, the black tomato clips last longer and work better than the clear ones. Just letting you know from years of experience.

[@cpnotill9264]

You mean the brown ones shelley? I agree the clear ones don't last.

[@tetonvalley7535]

Yep the black ones last longer, but the best ones I have found are the brown/terra cotta clips by Grodan.

[@beckydecapua8231]

I have had no problems with the clear ones on year three with them i think i got them at farmtek

[@cpnotill9264]

I didn't know they had black ones. I'm using the hook and wicket system for 1st time that Neversink uses.

[@imaspacewoman]

Just hammer partially in a U-Fence nail toward the end of the stick

[@Daddyo_farms]

I’m having issues getting my tomatoes going. I lost all of them and trying to get some more going.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you have better luck the second try.

[@cordovanbee]

Howdy!

[@curtis026]

Lookin good Travis! Do you think a heavy duty staple would work good for the end of your wand, instead of the eye hook? Like a fencing staple, or something fairly heavy duty, but small enough to fit on the end if your stick, and still be able to be pounded down in.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think that might work. I'm going to start experimenting to see what works best.

[@georgiaboy6426]

I was thinking that same thing. Maybe even out the fence staple legs, then pre-drill the wand and glue in like you did the eye hook👍🏻🇺🇸.

[@michaelchadwick1194]

I am looking to next year and have limited space (3 plots about 20-30 ) rotating crops is a strain what can I plant where I have potatoes how often can I plant corn behind , I have started cover crop of bayou kale an radishes any other suggestions

[@LazyDogFarm]

Should be no issues planting corn after potatoes.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Just so you know, if you do succeed with your peanuts, when you dig them they should cure for a bit before you boil them. Don't wash them until you are going to boil them. Dig them and lay them out on a tarp in a cool dry RODENT FREE spot(If they get to them you won't like it I know that by experience) for about a week. Kind of like popcorn. Better to wait. My tomatoes are doing great. Sweetie 150s are blasting out about a pound and 1/2 everyday. German Johnson is just flat loaded with big fat green maters. Romas are packed. And the low acid yellow tomatoes(don't know exactly what kind) are putting on lots of blooms.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for the peanut tips Joey!

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

I think planting a few peanuts in the green house since you have extra would be a safe thing to do... And God gave us the best tools for a lit of things, aka hands.

[@LazyDogFarm]

There is quite a bit of enjoyment with planting by hand -- makes you feel more connected to what you're doing.

[@donnastormer9652]

Travis I’ve never seen inoculant being used like that I’ve always understood that the seed had to be completely covered with it before you planted it. But I’ve only been doing this for 40 years and I don’t know what’s new on the market I don’t keep updated on new stuff I just use the old ways. Is this a new type?

[@LazyDogFarm]

We've used the other type as well where you make a slurry and coat the seeds with it. Either works. This granular version is just a little less messy. It's not as cost effective as the slurry type though, but it is easier to use.

[@donnastormer9652]

@@LazyDogFarm thanks for the info, always something new to learn! I love it!

[@Mstymntntop]

Agrothrive…I got some and thought their mixing rate was very high….4 oz per gallon. Glad to see you are doing about 1 oz per gallon as that’s what seemed right to me.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Depends on your fertilizing frequency. Our strategy is to do lower concentrations at higher frequencies. We call that "spoon feeding."

[@nkc9788]

Are those determined tomatoes? What happened when they get to the top of the poles? Or what do you do?

[@LazyDogFarm]

The ones trellised with the Florida Weave are determinates, so they won't get more than 4-5' tall usually.

[@Chris-op7yt]

greenhouse grown tomatoes are indeed twisted instead of clipped but, the difference is they have much longer droplines, which has a lot more give. short droplines you may end up breaking a few plants when twisting. hope not. some youtube channels show all sorts of not well tested methods, just so they have some new content on the subject.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Seems like there are lots of ways to accomplish the same goal. Many of our viewers have stated different ways to do it. We'll keep experimenting to see what works best.

[@Chris-op7yt]

@@LazyDogFarm : indeed there are many ways. some better than others and some more adaptable. cost always factors in, including the high cost of high maintenance but low initial outlay. i remember years ago i knew nothing more than trying to stake and tie all the leaders growing on indeterminates. then i tried making cages. my sweet spot and saviour of work is the lower and lean. it is true though that sometimes some impractical solutions are all too readily touted as best thing since sliced bread, by certain channels. i like your approach espousing a critical appraisal and willingness to change and adapt. more even keeled. for many years i didnt know what my veggie growing problems were, and i was susceptible to influencers overhyped solutions to problems i didnt have.

[@stevencarter1095]

So I love using my agrothrive I’ve been using it for a couple of years now. I really would like to know where I could buy some of those buckets you use to mix up your fertilizer? I like that they are graduated to assist in the mixing.

[@LazyDogFarm]

You talking about those big red buckets?

[@stevencarter1095]

No the white/clear pitchers you use to mix fertilizer and were using to pour the agrothrive on the ground

[@kern101103]

I have a question. What would you recommend for getting rid of a cutworm problem?

[@MrHansirock]

Sluggo plus

[@kern101103]

@@MrHansirock Thank you, I just bought some.

[@rebeccafetters1776]

3/4" PVC pipe string inside the pipe

[@mm-th9yo]

Why not put a stable driven in the end of your tomato tool ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I thought about that ...

[@anfrewhall7114]

Use tip off old fishing pole and glue it in

[@LazyDogFarm]

I like that idea. I might can make it look like a fishing pole with an eye hook on the side.

[@684jewel]

"Yet" lol

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

I don't know why you thought you couldn't plant peanuts in the shell. Soak them, roll them in ashes, put them in the ground and keep them watered until they are all up. I find it important to hide the rows. If crows find out you have peanut seed in the ground, visible rows just makes it that much easier to find them.

[@georgiaboy6426]

Do you ever have a problem with the leaf footed stink bug on your tomatoes? Those things ruin my garden almost every year. Do you know anything safe to use to get rid of them?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I do -- every single year. When they get really bad, that's usually when we pull our tomatoes in mid-July. The heat is zapping them at that point usually, but I don't like to provide a breeding ground for those leaf-footed bugs. Azera will help if you start spraying early, but the leaf-footed bugs will always win if you give them enough time.

[@indyme2]

Travis, the tomato cages, how tall are they? Yours look to be about 5 feet tall, but when I looked it up on amazon in your description, their only 40 inches, that's about 3 an half feet tall. Where can I get 5 feet or taller ones? Thank you Travis

[@LazyDogFarm]

I must have mistakenly put the link for the smaller cages. Here are the 56' tall ones: amzn.to/3ExZGBA

[@dwardodwardo643]

It's just a matter of time you'll start a food forest trial :)

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha. Not sure my left-brained personality will allow for the disorganization of that strategy.

[@mutantryeff]

Put a dab of JB Weld or similar on that eye hook and file it smooth so nothing to catch on. Not sure that would work but maybe

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think that might work.

[@kevinwoodrum9354]

Hey travis. Do you think 72 tomatos will be enough for market garden? Betwen determinate and indeterminates

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes. You'll be getting buckets and buckets.

[@kevinwoodrum9354]

@LazyDogFarm I appreciate your response! Last year was first year doing market and 20 wasn't enough so I'm doing a full 1020 72 cell tray this year. Bella rosa, Chefs choice, Arkansas traveler, amish paste, better boy and celebrity plus!!

[@Charlie-fe7qh]

Try this, instead of a stick with a eye hook, just use a piece of 1/2" pvc pipe

[@INeedABeatDJ]

Are you gonna single stem your determinates all the way up?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Probably until they get to the top of the posts.