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I think they have given up!

Discussion in 'Fruit and Veg Gardening' started by Capt Kirk, Jul 4, 2008.

  1. Capt Kirk

    Capt Kirk Thank a Veteran today!

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    I left my tomatoes outside the garage last night and the coons didn't bother them. I am leaving them out again tonight. I have 2 maters that are starting to ripen and are orange and 2 more that are just begining to turn yellow. It won't be long now!
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    This is great news, Captn. I hope that you'll take some pics.
    Don't trust those raccoons tho. ;)
     
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    Good luck with those 'maters. What kind are they? My Early Girl has a few and a couple of the Heirlooms are fruiting.

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  4. Capt Kirk

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    I have a Bush Early Girl that is ripening and a Bush Goliath that is ripening. I also have a standard that has green ones on it.
     
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  5. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    I'm not so sure I'd trust those Raccoons Capt! I sure hope that they leave them alone and you get to eat them.
     
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    Good luck, Capt. I really hope those raccoons have given up, I'll keep my fingers crossed for your tomatoes.
     
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    I just hope the racoons aren't waiting for them to ripen too CK!!! My tomatoes are just the size of marbles at the moment so I've a while to go yet.
     
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    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    Good luck Capt! hopefully those mean ole raccoons have found another place to terrorize, hopefully not a neighbor tho!
     
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    Good luck with your tomatoes. Hopefully the coons have found someones trash more desirable then your lovely tomatoes!
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Capt.I think those racoon's are so tricky and I think they will check things out real soon.Be veryyyyy careful.
     
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