Comments on: Tomato Ring

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:53:33 +0000

I’m pricing this out from our local prices: $8/ humus x 6 = $48 plus $11 / top soil x 12 = $132 plus one bag of chicken manure @ $6 plus each metal fence post @ $10 each = $50 … and I haven’t even purchased the wire or plants. I realize that this could be done cheaper for some, especially if they have the time to scavange/barter/trade/ search free cycle. I could opt out the wire and just create a concaved mound with compost from neighbors and reduce the amount of purchased soil. Or recreate this method but with two old trash can with drain holes and a couple of grow port holes combining this method and the potato barrel method at a lower cost for start up materials and smaller spaces. Great idea, the japanese ring; thanks, it started the brain thinking of how I could adopt and adapt for my circumstances!

By: Jersey Bites - Jersey Girls have Great Tomatoes

Jersey Bites - Jersey Girls have Great Tomatoes — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:05:36 +0000

[...] your backyard tomatoes to ripen. I am a bit obsessed actually since we are using my father’s Japanese Tomato Ring method. My son and I are out there measuring them on a weekly basis. I’m happy to say that my [...]

By: Jersey Bites - Grilled Tomato and Cheese

Jersey Bites - Grilled Tomato and Cheese — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:02:48 +0000

[...] Italian Bread. (I used a Ciabatta with garlic.)Olive Oil2 Medium Jersey Tomatoes (If your not in Jersey, use whatever mediocre substitution you can come up with Dried or fresh [...]

By: Jersey Bites - Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Tomato Garden Party

Jersey Bites - Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Tomato Garden Party — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:02:30 +0000

[...] party was to be held in my back yard right next to the Tomato jungle I have growning. You can click here to see how those tomatoes got the way they did. I knew my guests would be impressed by these [...]

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:23:00 +0000

Good pics, live in Florida, tried this in late 70′s, planted seeds now will transplant in August, we have a fall season.

By: Lynette {Radio}

Lynette {Radio} — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:04:00 +0000

Great idea for planting! The trick I learned last year (and seems to be working even better this year) is that the leaves on a tomato plant will start to root if exposed to dirt. When I get my plants, I bury 3/4 of them under the dirt, and leave only 3 stems above ground. Plus, a light sprinkling of used coffee grounds in the dirt before I plant works wonders too. After only 10 days, I already had green tomatoes on the vine! Next year I may try your method.

By: Deborah, Site Administrator

Deborah, Site Administrator — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:58:00 +0000

The June issue is coming out mid-month. I’m not sure if the article is available online. I’ll post the article once the magazine is out.

By: foodiedani

foodiedani — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:04:00 +0000

Hey Deb!

Is the article online? can't seem to locate it.

Dani