When is the best time to plant Tomatoes in an unheated greenhouse in Vancouver BC, Canada ?
I planted (I think) late last year, although the tomatos gre well, as soon as it got cold, they died with some black colour fungus on the stems, when would the best time actually be ?
in cold old uk i wait untill the last frost has gone, end of feb approx here. before even moving from a heated green house or buying new plants..
the black stuff that you mentioned sometimes this happens if you feed them to early .i just water untill first fruits have set..then feed on a weekly basis with tom food..
hope this is helpfull to you ; )
martyn...
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Standard free-standing and with peaked or curved roof is very popular and that is why its found in most gardens. Square or rectangular allows utmost growth area for the plants, usually done with benches at the back and on the sides.
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