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Re: Container Tomatoes (Stephanie Green)

Be careful about adding ash or lime.  Most west Texas water is highly
alkaline, especially if it comes from one of the underground aquifers.
 Adding lime could create problems.

You might want to check your water technique.  West Texas water normally
contains HIGH quantities of sodium which can be a real problem.  Water
enough to flush out any salts left from previous waterings.  Let the water
flow out of the bottom and do not allow the pot to stand in the remaining
water.

Just a thought.

John F. Grimes (jgrimes@onramp.net)
Country Seasons, Dallas, TX
972-230-2455 - Fax: 972-230-5386

On Thursday, July 03, 1997 7:16 AM, Stephanie D Green
[SMTP:symphony7@JUNO.COM] wrote:
> Thank you Bob for the advice as I hadn't ever gotten a response that gave
> such detailed explanations and help.  The containers have been drying out
> with their once a day watering (it gets hot and dry in West TX) so I will
> water them more frequently and feed weaker more often.  I'll also try
> adding some ash or lime and see what happens.  Thanks again!
>

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