thanks for your help folks. i've done more research and it seems i need to
plant at least 20 feet from the dripline of the tree.

mixter

"mixter" wrote in message
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i recently moved to a home with a few mature black walnut trees. i know
that tomatoe plants can't survive near them. unfortunately, the
literature
i have doesn't say how far away i need to plant in order to get those nice
ripe jersey beefstakes.

does anyone here have a clue?

mixter