Top products from r/DenverGardener
We found 3 product mentions on r/DenverGardener. We ranked the 3 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Luster Leaf 1612 Rapitest pH Soil Tester
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Quick, at home results for Soil pHInnovative and inexpensive soil test kit features an easy-to-use capsule system and patented color comparatorContains all components needed for 10 tests for Soil pHSimple, detailed instructions included. Great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.Soil pH p...
Show Reddit reviews2. Gardeneer By Dalen Harvest-Guard Seed Germination & Garden Protection Cover 5" x 50", white - HG-50
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
TWO ways to use - for seed germination and frost protectionReusable season after seasonEasy to use - "floats" over crops without supportMade in the USASize: 5' x 50'
Show Reddit reviews3. Atree Soil pH Meter, 3-in-1 Soil Tester Kits with Moisture,Light and PH Test for Garden, Farm, Lawn, Indoor & Outdoor (No Battery Needed)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
3-IN-1 FUNCTIONS: You can measure soil moisture, pH value and sunlight intensity. It's helpful for you to plant flowers, plants and make them grow healthy and strong(This soil tester CAN ONLY be used in soil, it CANNOT be used to test any liquids)EASY TO USE: Simply insert the probes into the soil a...
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Ok, it sounds like it's from "over-watering". Not really because they need the moisture, but because watering that much can cause the soil to become "smothering" and reduce the plants ability to intake calcium. Aka, Blossom-end-rot.
Here's an article diagnosing the issue with some advice (but for Ohio, not here).
Here's the Colorado State ext article, with, I think, better information about what you can do.
I think this is probably it, especially with the weather we've been having recently (up and down temps, heavy rainfall followed by heat).
More evidence of this is my tomato leaves have been rolling, another physiological symptom of stress and about the same conditions. I'm just hoping I don't get blossom end rot. I stopped using nitrogen fertilizer last week. I plan on switching to a 5-5-5 fertilizer in an effort to feed while not over-nitrating.
If it was me, I'd probably cut back, slowly, on the amount I was watering... or just count on this weeks upcoming heat and lack of rain to even things out. I might get a PH kit, they're not that expensive on Amazon, to see if my soil itself was calcium deficient or not. Definitely stop using your high-nitrogen fertilizer if you are.
Otherwise, good luck!
For most garden plants, the best watering strategy is to water deeply and infrequently. This means soaking the ground enough that the water gets down past a few inches to the root level. If you do this your plants will only need to be watered about once or twice a week.
Adding a few inches of mulch around the plant base can do wonders as well to regulate the soil temperature, keep weeds out, and also keep the water in the soil from evaporating.
Lastly, you can easily test the moisture, pH, and how much sun your plants get with one of these handy meters:
Atree Soil pH Meter, 3-in-1 Soil Tester Kits with Moisture,Light and PH Test for Garden, Farm, Lawn, Indoor & Outdoor (No Battery Needed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4RPS54/
You could get some row cover and keep em toasty with a double layer. I've only been gardening for a short while, but I think in our climate you can keep indeterminate tomatoes going for a while with the right season extenders (row cover, hoop houses, cold frames). Only the first few really cold days with consistent freezing will kill em off regardless of what you do.