The Tomato Growing Thread 2019

So i sowed some tumblers,sungold and other bits and bobs on a heater. Placed it next to window. Went away for 3 days but got delayed and came home 7 days later and theyve all sprouted but mega leggy . 2_3 inches!

Staight under a 50w led light where theyve straightened up but still v leggy.
Off again for a week so will see how they look in a weeks time? Might just bin them or replant them deeper maybe ?

The rocket i planted is going nuts so not all bad...

 

Oh definitely repot them more deeply! They'll root along the stems and make good, strong plants....

 

That’s the trouble with sowing tomatoes early. I ll be waiting until mid February at least.

 

According to Garden Focused I need to plant tomato seeds 2nd week of March.

 

For the past few years I've sown my first Toms the 3rd week in Feb (under lights) this has worked well in the past. Can always sow another set. Keep looking at the back of the packets and think, not yet

 

Hi @mazambo , I can warmly recommend Tesco Baby Plum tomatoes. The seeds from the fruit germinate quickly, and the plants are exiting as they have not been bred for commercial seeds- you don't really know how they will behave

I have grown them in large pots for some years, they do well outdoors in a sheltered place. Some of the plants have been trailing and neat, some upright and 6 feet tall All have been heavy croppers.

The small fruit mature fairly early and are lovely. I'll sow mine next weekend or later.

 

That's interesting @Selleri as I've saved the seeds from some of their baby plum toms to sow shortly

 

@Selleri thanks, interesting, I'll give them a go.

 

Cheeky request. Does anyone have some spare Black Russian (or large yellow plum type - any, not bothered) seeds lying about please, can offer the last of my tomato berry f1s in return or PayPal the p&p and extra?

 

One day after cupping up.



Two trays of Tumbling Toms and one of Gigantomo - all grown from collected seed.

Yep, I've started early (mid January sowing).

 

Cheap as chips. I didn't even think of fleabay. Was looking at some for £3/4.