They’re supposed to be cordon but I’ve let them develop as they seem to want to and I just remove the odd side shoot here and there. I think...
Mine are just starting to ripen and I’m getting good size trusses. They’re planted in a bed that was enriched with the remains of last years...
You should try Crimson Crush. Much better taste, good crops and largish tomatoes!
I really wouldn’t worry too much. I find that I’m picking ripe tomatoes well into October. There’s plenty of time! All mine are still green - I...
My blueberries are looking very sad . Fruit is shrivelling in this weather. I’ve just given them a good soak and hopefully they’ll perk up a bit...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] What a difference 5 weeks make!
Here’s another linkHorsetail fungicide – Laidback GardenerApparently good for anything prone to fungal infestations so might try it on my...
Horsetail potionsHere’s a link to a recipe which seems really easy. Apparently horsetail is rich in silica which provides a shield against the...
I’ve been reading up on horsetail fertiliser. Apparently good for protecting against blight. Anyone had any experience with it? Seems you use it...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] A few of my mega blooms on my Black Krims. Got 9 in total! Oh and in case you’re wondering about the pink...
I cost it by judging how much I’d actually have to pay for tomatoes of an equal quality in the supermarkets. By that measure - I save a bloody...
I’ll put some photos up later. Off to the GC to buy some corn seedlings because I came back from Chelsea to find the slugs had munched every...
I freeze my tomatoes whole. I find that it’s easy to take out as many tomatoes as you need and the skins slip off really easily too! Still using...
Practically all of my big greenhouse toms are sporting megablooms! Quite excited about this because last year I got 3 tomatoes that weighed over...
Always a good feeling!! A mix of black krim, Black Russian and urbikany bush. Outdoor Crimson Crush hardening off in the el cheapo Lidl plastic...
I’m the same with comfrey. It has to flower first because the bees love it!I’ve found this COMFREY PELLETS, 1 litre pack CMPL2 - The Organic...
Does anyone here use good old comfrey for tomatoes? I have a big patch which I grow specifically for my tomatoes and I get excellent results....
Yup that’s pretty much how my crimson cherry is looking against my own Crimson Crush babies! The reason I got the grafted crimson cherry was...
Does anyone have any tips for growing grafted tomatoes? I’ve just received 3 grated crimson cherry plants from Sutton’s (a cherry version of...
I’ve got Crimson Crush for outdoors and the greenhouse will have a mixture of black krim and Black Russian. Not started any seeds yet, will wait...
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