More on $2 Tomato's

I'm finding that I really like this blogging stuff. Because of a busy schedule, I don't get to sit down and write as much as I would like, but I get to it when I can. So, apologies to those who have asked questions about my previous blog. I'm just now (6:30am on a Saturday morning) getting to respond.

So, here are some answers to questions;

a) do you have any "farming' experience at all? If not, did you just talk to the guy at Lowe's (or Home Depot) to get basic info or did you research a little to get a farming knowledge foundation?

I'm really a 'Rambo' type farmer. I mix some planting soil into my existing ground, or pot, or planter, I buy a tomato plant from Lowes or Home Depot and stick it in the ground. I really didn't do any research other than to ask when to plant what - and then I generally find I ignore what I've been told and plant what I want to plant. I do water the plants two to three times a week, other than that, I don't do anything else. By the way, my inspiration for the planter box in my previous blog came from my friend Jeff Wilson.

b) how long is the tomato planting season? I ask because my mother grows tomatoes and she planted a few weeks ago.

Well, I've heard that tomato plants are pretty hearty and will grow almost any time of year. I usually plant them in March just because spring is around the corner and the weather is usually turning nicer in Southern California.  I've harvested tomato's until August. I've heard that if you buy or make some kind of green house or plant them in a pot in a garden window, they'll grow almost year round.

c) how long before they're is a harvest?

I probably won't start picking tomato's until at least the end of May into June.

Hope this helps.