tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post6520203556238533928..comments2024-02-28T04:22:53.128-06:00Comments on Visit My Garden: Growing Tomatoes with Kozy Coatsspurgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-15962215031807931402014-04-22T06:56:35.604-05:002014-04-22T06:56:35.604-05:00I've been using them for approximately five ye...I've been using them for approximately five years and it always amaze me when my tomato plants survive to -15C°. When the weather gets warmer, I'm always anxious to open the kozycoats to see if my tomato plants are alive. I never lost a plant except when I forgot to open my kozycoats in a really warm day I had a pepper plant that died of heat.I do start my own seeds and when you use extra early varieties you can have tomatoes one month before everyone.You can even start your seeds in January to gain more time. I also use pots to hold my kozycoats do they do not tumble. I leave my kozycoats all summer long, but obviously I leave it open so the plant can grow out of it. Étienne Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664927055557599994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-40743762983730789492014-03-20T10:28:38.806-05:002014-03-20T10:28:38.806-05:00Wow, I have never tried leaving mine on all summer...Wow, I have never tried leaving mine on all summer! By summer my tomatoes start growing out of the top and get all squished. We also have major problems up here with blight, mildew, etc. so I'm not sure keeping the base enclosed like that would be a good idea for me... but perhaps in a dry climate it works well. Thanks for the idea!spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-73448719714714156582014-01-23T12:24:33.705-06:002014-01-23T12:24:33.705-06:00I have used both the red and the green and didn...I have used both the red and the green and didn't see a difference, besides the fact that the red ones were very flimsy (won't buy that brand again). I don't remove mine, even in 90-100 degree heat, and I have never had a problem. I left a couple on the whole summer last year just to see how they would do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546425570754997433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-10673808316695755672013-04-17T20:31:47.081-05:002013-04-17T20:31:47.081-05:00Lee Valley sells them in Canada.
To make filling e...Lee Valley sells them in Canada.<br />To make filling easier I set the kc up around a lg pot with soil in it. When tubes are full I lift the pot out. It helps hold it up when filling.Nanciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102683676025169357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-18179583730556100112012-03-04T13:42:41.918-06:002012-03-04T13:42:41.918-06:00Here we can pick them up at local garden centers a...Here we can pick them up at local garden centers and even bigger home improvement stores, and they're also commonly available through mail-order. In the U.S. for example Jung's, Gardener's Supply, and Amazon.com all carry them. Check your local garden supply mail order companies - I betcha they're available in Canada too. They are particularly useful people like us with shorter/cooler growing seasons.spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-942032255559115902012-03-02T11:00:06.723-06:002012-03-02T11:00:06.723-06:00I have never seen these before and am really intri...I have never seen these before and am really intrigued. I wonder where I would find them here in Canada?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-48515099355738841062012-03-01T09:19:59.077-06:002012-03-01T09:19:59.077-06:00Yes I have heard that claim from the company that ...Yes I have heard that claim from the company that the red color somehow improves growth. Not sure if it's really true - I just picked up the red ones because that's what was available. The red definitely stands out in the yard more and attracts neighbor attention! Mostly people are just sincerely curious - what the heck is that?spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-40997956202455210162012-03-01T09:17:24.501-06:002012-03-01T09:17:24.501-06:00Yes, I have gotten very into starting seeds and it...Yes, I have gotten very into starting seeds and it is a lot of fun! Gives me something to do in the winter before the garden gets going. I'll be starting tomatoes this week, so they'll be ready to put out in early April. You can get the KCs or WOWs from mail order companies if they're not in local stores.spurgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576503805188297240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-90112448422567693452012-03-01T07:31:04.770-06:002012-03-01T07:31:04.770-06:00I use these in the colder part of the season to gi...I use these in the colder part of the season to give my tomato plants a head start. I check them every day to make sure all is well. Mine are green, but the red improves growth. My neighbors have asked me about these. They do look odd if you are not accustomed to seeing them.The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079712767252003197.post-1971651145877663122012-02-29T20:54:43.094-06:002012-02-29T20:54:43.094-06:00Very interesting. Do you start your own seeds? We ...Very interesting. Do you start your own seeds? We will be starting our seeds soon and I think that these Kozy Coats will be a good idea--if we can find them here. Good post. Good information.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.com