2014 Tomato Growing

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  1. Jenny namaste

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    Ooooh...:sofa: - a ladder job then,
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      I'm getting a lot of dry sets on my toms,too many:frown:I'm damping down and misting the flowers occasionally but I'm guessing it's the temperatures , from scorching hot during the day to 14/15 tops through the night if they're lucky:dunno:
       
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        I agree with you Loli, the high temps are a problem this time of year, I understand that night time temps are a more significant factor contributing to fruit set.
         
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          The Chocolate Cherry was taller than me so I've stopped it as I wouldn't be able to reach the toms! That's a 3 ft / 1 yard rule alongside and I measured the plant - now 6ft 3"!!
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            It looks like you're having a Jack and the Beanstalk year Jenny, perhaps you should climb to the top and see if there's any goodies hidden away! :biggrin:
             
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              I'm sorry to say my Manx Marvels are struggling a bit ,I bet the poor things didn't bank on such a hot summer:phew:...They're outdoors and do have the odd fruit but they're no worse than my other toms.:thumbsup:
               
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                I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours Loli,
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                  Mine are struggling too Loli. The fruit are the size of peas at the moment, I think they were definitely produced for Manx weather but they're not getting that this year. :doh:
                   
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                    Hiya Jenny.

                    I know mini plum tomatoes are available, but I doubt this is what you have there. The chances are though (imo) that these won't develop to their normal full size anyway, given their location. I suppose if it were me, I would make a judgement about whether or not it was hindering the other plants. If I thought it was, I'd have it out. If not, I'd leave it and enjoy the harvest:thumbsup:
                    I hope this helps.

                    Cheers...Freddy

                    EDIT : You could always leave it, but 'stop' it.
                     
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                      Out of curiosity, I think that's what I'll do Freddy. It seems to wilt more readily that it's Polish brethren,
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                        Is it night temperatures, or the differential between day and night? (Or is that what causes leaf-curl in the Spring :scratch:)

                        Clearly old-age overtaking memory!!
                         
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                          Gardeners Delight ripening ... Had a few of the ripest (couldn't resist!)

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                            It's definitely a better year for Toms than last year!!:hapfeet::snork:
                             
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                              In the greenhouse Marmande is leading the way, I can see one of those being in my Lunch tomorrow:
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                                P1050217.JPG The first/ lowest cluster of Manx Marvels @Lolimac
                                 
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