THE TOMATO GROWING THREAD 2018

Hope it fits Armandii

I'm not really growing another 3 ... I could, though!

 

you have the patience of a saint Freddy

 

Big Zac - cos I can and the best for cheese and tomato sandwiches

Manx Marvel - first years sowings were disappointing but last year's were great (also be saving some seed)

Gigantomo - just to see?

San Marzano - simply the best for tomato based sauces (also saving some seed)

Tumbling Tom (Red) - for friends but will save a couple for us

Not allowed to grow any more, Carol says!

 

OK tomato experts, if you only had a small greenhouse with only enough space for five or six plants, what would be your varietal choices and how many of each? I’ll buy young plants in a month or so.

BTW, I grew greenhouse tomatoes for about 30 years with moderate success so have some experience. Six years ago I moved and have been without a greenhouse ever since but now I have a small one so to my delight I can grow them again. My favourite used to be Gardeners Delight but no one seems to recommend that variety these days.

 

Hello Snorky85 Mine have been up for about a week but it's much too cold, wet and windy to put them in the greenhouse or the polytunnel It's not too important if toms go leggy. You just pot them on or plant them deeply and they form roots all the way up the stem.

 

that's what I thought too! (Mine were leggy last year too lol)

 

@Redwing I still grow Gardeners Delight and have done for many years and the equally old Moneymaker. I have grown Sungold as it has a good flavour but always splits so this year I am trying Orange Paruche as recommended here on GC. I only grow three of each as I need room for Peppers and Chillis.

 

I try to keep my practical head on these days, based on my own experience. What normally happens for me is that both my indoor and outdoor toms are pretty much finished before the bad weather comes, certainly my indoor ones anyway. I try to leave it as late as I can, within reason. This helps keep the expense down (heated greenhouse) and light levels are much better later on.

 

Thanks @strongylodon and @JWK . Will choose from your suggestions. My local nursery/GC is an independent family business and much better than the average GC so hopefully it will stock some of your recommendations.

How weird and disappointing. Maybe I should search through my old seed box in the hope of finding some old Gardeners Delight seeds!

 

John is probably right in that it doesn't have the same flavour as it used to so I might look for a tastier alternative. I was just too lazy to look for one this year!