Re: more info for the question of tomatoes

lena@ufrrj.br
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:49:16 -0300

Date sent: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 09:32:40 -0600 (MDT)
To: lena@ufrrj.br
From: nrboone@roadrunner.com (Nathan/Rachna Boone)
Subject: Re: more info for the question of tomatoes

Nathan,
I am testing 3 cultivars (all are the unstaked type, which are
supposed to be more resistant to various pests and diseases). The
expirament will be on a plot of land designated to organic
agriculture over the past 10 years or more?

Thanks for the advice.
Lena

> Dear Lena,
>
> It seems like you should also experiment with different tomato
> varieties. There will be a range of natural resistance to these diseases
> and pests in different cultivars. In addition, are you experimenting on
> land that is under organic management and is healthy? Trials on
> conventionally managed land with unhealthy soil will make it difficult to
> understand the true relationships, the effectiveness of your treatments and
> the reponse of the plants
>
> Good luck!
>
>
> Nathan Boone
> Agricultural Consultant
> 200-B Callecita Place
> Santa Fe, NM 87501
> Tel: 505.992.0649
> Fax: 508.302.7761
> Email: nrboone@roadrunner.com
>
>
>

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