Is it to late to plant a tomato plant and get fruit this season?
Peggy, Prescott A: This is the perfect weather for growing tomatoes. You should have enough time to harvest some very tasty tomatoes before the end of October arrives. I would encourage you to feed them every two weeks with my water soluble “20-20-20 all purpose plant food” to insure better fruit set and plant growth. Q: I have heavy clay soil. Earlier this year I re-planted butterfly bushes to replace those that didn’t survive the winter. The recent rains killed them due to too much water. What plants will flower and do well in heavy clay soil? And yes, I did use gypsum when they were planted. Pete, Dewey A: Heavy clay requires heavy soil amendment and a watchful eye on the water schedule used. I have a handout at the garden center that covers all the issues and the exact technique for successful mountain plantings. I would encourage you to get a copy upon your next visit. I also have several plant list available, but the right planting techniques is of most importance here. One last
