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YellowRose
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Sara
Paris TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2025 :  08:31:30 AM  Show Profile
Thanks Tara for sharing with us how you root tomato plants in water then plant in soil. I'm learning something new from farmgirls all the time, thanks to all.

Sara

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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl

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Lisa
Georgetown OH
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Posted - Oct 19 2025 :  12:12:44 PM  Show Profile
I've seen where the Amish slice a tomato, lay the slice flat in a pot with soil, and put in a cool place like a crawl space. The seeds produce tiny plants that can be planted in the spring.
I don't have a basement or crawl space, or I might try this.
I did try overwintering some pepper plants once. They looked ok for a while but then gave up the ghost.
Never thought of putting in water. I have several plants in the garden right now with flowers on them, so I may try this.
I am currently trying to root a bunch of coleus and wandering jews in water to save for next year.
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MaryJanesNiece
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 20 2025 :  1:47:35 PM  Show Profile
Wow Tara, that is really neat. I have never heard of that before. I will have to give that a try with my tomato plants next year.

Krista
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl

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Tara
in the mountains SC
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2025 :  07:33:19 AM  Show Profile
Made a large batch of chicken broth is slow cooker. 12 cups into freezer. I cook veggie soup for lunch 3-4 days a week in the colder months. A lot of stock needed.
Some of the tomato cuttings are not suckers. I wanted to try rooting as many cuttings as possible. I have the cuttings in warm water and place on top of my freezer. The top of the freezer stays warm. And my cats can't reach the plants.

Lisa, I have heard planting a whole cherry tomato and placing it in a sunny window will give same result. I planted a whole cherry tomato as an experiment.
Sara, try this next year. Have you cut tomato trims and placed in dirt to try to grow more fruit? I can't throw away the trimmings, I feel they could give me more fruit.

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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sara
Paris TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2025 :  08:36:26 AM  Show Profile
Tara, I have an order in for chicken wings to be delivered today if the store has them in stock. I seldom cook a whole chicken, so I like chicken wings for broth. Hope to make the broth today and can in the morning. If my energy holds out I will make the broth today but if not I will do it tomorrow and can the next day. I always have a plan B ready to go. Occasionally I may need a plan C.

Sara

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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