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nOVA sCOTIA

Don't like them flagging in the heat and i sure as hell don't wan't one that flags in the rain.I like when they CUP..CUP..CUP..CUP

5/25/2013 5:27:29 PM

ShagHarbour n,s canada

what you growing tomatoes

5/25/2013 5:34:01 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

my AG was flagging week so ago put two layers window screen up & cup cup cup cup auto maticaly.like it gave me a thumbs up

5/25/2013 5:43:23 PM

Fresno, CA

misting!

5/25/2013 9:06:20 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Don't they cup when its dry? and flag when its poring. Depending it they have a the need or not for moisture. I know they flag when its hot to conserve moisture.

5/25/2013 10:11:57 PM

Omaha, Ne.

It was so dry last year here they would cup to get any drop they could. Such a cool design just a little water and its funneled straight to the roots. God is smart:)

5/25/2013 10:16:33 PM

Torrance, Ca.

God is good Darren!


And shoot me an email Carl, I'll give ya some tips:)

5/25/2013 10:51:02 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Atta boy Chris...sharing is good ;)

5/25/2013 11:13:54 PM

Mnt.pleasant ,tennessee

never herd of flagging till got on this site.i always known it as wilting down from midday heat.

5/26/2013 12:36:16 AM

nOVA sCOTIA

Hey Chris. Why don't you and Glenn just share those tips here for everyone:)Can't see how you would use up anymore space then what you already used:)

5/26/2013 8:04:38 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

huh?

5/26/2013 11:57:28 AM

Seattle, WA

Silica or silicone is excellent is helping with heat stress. I use potassium silicate at 1 tsp./gal when watering my plants in the summer months.

Here's a quick article that touts it's benefits.
http://www.fngla.org/education-and-research/research/reports/75/finalreport.pdf

5/26/2013 2:06:32 PM

Seattle, WA

Oops, ignore the "e". Meant silicon

5/26/2013 2:07:30 PM

Gays Mills, Wisconsin

I suspect the plant growth is pacing ahead of the root growth. Once vines get rooted down it'll diminish.

5/26/2013 4:49:38 PM

Omaha, Ne.

I got 100% silicone calk will that work Tad?

Just kidding:) Great tip!

5/26/2013 6:11:19 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Just today it was only 85, but my 840 wasn't flagged at all and my 1381 was flagging. I suspect it is genetic, root setting still taking hold or both.

5/26/2013 6:21:02 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I like to keep the good secretes on the email:)


Just ask Darren.....................



Is that the same stuff we use on the siding Darren? ;)

5/26/2013 7:51:22 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Carl, we are experiencing the same weather as you. I have never seen a tomato plant flag....sure you aren't growing a pumpkin?

5/26/2013 9:30:03 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

Talking pumpkins Andy

5/27/2013 1:18:13 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Yeah, I know Carl, just bustin your chops. Guess you changed your mind about growing AGs this year.

5/27/2013 5:59:49 AM

South Hero, VT

Silicone works great on pumpkins, better than milk.

But it gives them big bumps, though.

5/27/2013 7:29:49 AM