2013 Tomato Growing

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  1. Lolimac

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      I haven't been here for a while, but just to let you know my toms are doing very well!

      *loves gardening*

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        Hedge your bets, get one of each Loli :)
         
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          Very good Freddy, are you getting lots of fruit off that?
           
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          Yes, I had one a while back, and for a big tomato, I thought it wasn't bad

          Probably four or more good sized fruit per truss. I have found that so far, they have been quite consistent, with regards to size. While I was away last October, I visited a local garden centre that were selling off all their seed for 50p a pack, so these were a chance buy. I've grown a couple of large varieties in the past, and have been generally disappointed for one reason or another. Mind you, I reckon this year has been very good for tomato growing, so maybe they won't be as good in an 'average' year?:dunno:
           
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            Once again this year we've had some quirky things going on with our toms. Here's another one I've thought about today. I've got twelve tomato plants and the trusses have grown on one side on all of them. Has anyone else noticed this?
             
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              Not on mine Sheal :scratch:
               
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                Not on mine either Sheal - the only two notable quirks that I have is the split stems, and that all of my toms are somewhat under-height; none are more than about 5ft tops, and have all stalled at three or four trusses. In fairness, I couldn't give two hoots as I have already got hundreds of times more ripe tomatoes than I did last year.
                 
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                  @fat controller ...is it you who's using a milk solution on powdery mildew? If so, is it working and will it work on a couple of ajuga reptans and a couple of michaelmas daisies? How often are you spraying them? How much milk to water?

                  Sorry, I know this is a tomato thread but I just thought I'd ask! :)
                   
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                  @Fern4 - it is me, yes, using it on my cucumbers; it is working in the main (a couple of the lower leaves were too far gone and have had to come off), although I have had to repeat the treatment a few times over the past couple of weeks.

                  The solution is 50/50 and then simply sprayed on liberally until each leaf is pretty soaked.

                  I searched for more info on the science behind it the other day, and basically the milk is simply a wetting agent as water on its own would run off too easily, so something is needed to make it stick; apparently the mildew can't survive in wet conditions, so the milk solution sticking on that bit longer kills it off. You have to catch it quite early on though, as the leaf will be a goner if left too long - the mildew stops photosynthesis as it blocks out the light, which in turn kills the leaf.

                  There was another mixture mooted (4 x tablespoons bicarbonate of soda, 2 x tablespoons cooking oil, 1 x gallon of water and a little washing up liquid), but I have not tried this one myself so cannot vouch for it.
                   
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                    Thanks for that FC. I'll give it a try but if it doesn't work I'll have to bin the plants in question which I will hate doing.
                     
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                    Good luck - hope it works for you :)
                     
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                      First time growing Stonor Exhibition....said to have that "old fashioned tomato taste"....worked for me:dbgrtmb: slightly bitter but tomatoey...if you get what i mean....:rolleyespink: i know we all have different tastes but any home grown tomato tastes better than a shop bought one...IMO:thumbsup:
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                      Forgot to photo my Beefmaster whole:doh:....but you can still see him peeping out the bread:biggrin:....

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                        A handsome tom (Stonor Exhibition) what a gloriously deep red,
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                          Hiya Loli:)

                          You mean acidic/tangy ?
                           
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