Ernie answers questions on the call:

  • What tips do you have for people growing tomatoes at this time of year (mid-May)?
  • How to deal with the tomato hornworm?
  • Is it better to use a sprinkler or a soaker hose to water tomato plants?
  • How to deal with a black spot that forms under the skin of the tomato?
  • How to deal with common diseases and deficiencies.
  • What if I have a lack of honey bees in my area?
  • How to deal with slugs, birds, squirrels, rats and other animals on the ground?
  • What are the benefits of using mulch?
  • Alternative ways to water tomato plants.
  • Fertililzing a plant after it has been planted.
  • Is it possible to add too much fertilizer?

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