TOMATO GROWING THREAD 2020

Thanks for that John,I have some to hand but forgotten about it until your reminder
The soil is probably pretty naff in the GH as it's never been cultivated but I'll titivate and hope we all have a good crop this year

 

Looks like LBS will still deliver, although web site says there might be a delay.

I buy from them by the pallet (last purchase was 2015) . Last lot I had I put in the shed, and the Squirrels stashed their Acorns there, so all I grew for a while was Oaks ... was running out so I ordered some more and to avoid Vermin I've put them in the potting shed ... and now can't move in there!



Their website is absolutely pants. It says lowest price is £16.88 - which of course would be a fortune for 75L ... but actually its £7.73 if you buy a pallet. I dare say Wicks is cheaper, but the Pro stuff has been incredibly consistent for me, bag-to-bag and batch-to-batch.

 

I have opted for moneymaker and sungold, they are quite nice sturdy plants now. When do you plant out in an unheated greenhouse? Is it too soon?

Thank you

 

When the temperature won't fall below 10C at its lowest ... so "not yet" unless you have some heat in there.

 

Has anyone go recommendations for a small yellow/white lemon tomato please,like the ones you get in the mixed tubs in tesco,i love them,thanks x

 

"ildi" upto 80 fruits a truss...

Steve...

 

Thank you for your replies, Is there anything I can grow in a greenhouse before I put my tomatoes in there? I was thinking maybe carrots or beets for baby roots?

 

I Autumn-plant Chard for Spring cropping, and by the time they are getting in the way of the developing inter-planted Toms the outdoor stuff is coming on stream.

I have grown spring crops of Dwarf French beans in greenhouse - as forerunner ... sorry! ... to outdoor Runners. Not so sure about timing of those wrt Toms though. One option might? be to pot on the Toms with intention of planting out later, mid to late June maybe?, allowing earlier crops to be in place longer.

 

In unheated greenhouse before tomatoes go in I grow salad, radishes, spring onion, dills.

 

Spuds? Its OK, I've got my coat already ...

 

Hi All,

Not been on for a while due to a number of issues, and not being doing a great deal in the garden regarding growing my own. With the current situation I have found myself like most others looking to fill time and have got back in the garden. I sowed money maker and sweet millions 2 weeks ago, but have had 0 germination. I usually buy my plants, but will not be able to get any. I have no seeds left and online ordering is quoting 2 week delivery time, which I am guessing will be too late to get a decent crop. Any ideas where I can get plants or seeds from? All GC are closed. I have tried the local FB Page and had 0 replies to my post.

Regards
Rusty