Re: CULT: Tomato Plants

John Montgomery wrote:
> 
> Diana Winship wrote:
> I plan on putting in some tomatos among the iris also.  Will they need
> more water than the bearded iris
> ===============================================================
> I don't know about Texas gardening, but, if you want more water at the
> tomato roots you could sink a piece of irrigation pipe vertically beside
> the tomato plant. Drill some holes in the pipe and fill it with water.
> Start with quite small holes and if necessary you can enlarge them.
> 
> Actually I doubt if the tomato plants would require enough water to damage
> the iris.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> John Montgomery
> monashee@bcgrizzly.com
> Vernon  BC  Zone 5


Thanks John.  I'll try it.  Let you know how the tomatos fare, since
they will have to adapt themselves to the irises requirements.  I just
may put some in with both types of iris to see which go best.  

Keep ya posted.

Diana
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