Trailing Tomatoes

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  1. Scotkat

    Scotkat Head Gardener

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    I bought these plants today .

    1st time growing them .

    Do I need to do anything special.
     
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    I've grown Tumbling Tom in the past, good for containers or hanging baskets as they are bush types, i.e. don't need training. Just let them do their own thing really.
     
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      gcc3663 Knackered Grandad trying to keep up with a 4yr old

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      Hi Scotkat.
      I have Tumbling Toms in a hanging basket in the greenhouse. They need more water because it drips out from the bottom and regular feeding is needed.
      The fruit well and are nice cherry size.
       
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      I grow tumbling tom as well in a small wall basket . I keep this in the GH until mid June then hang it on the fence in a sunny sheltered spot . They do look quite nice , but need lots of water . They fruit with sweet cherry toms - lovely.:blue thumb:
       
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      I've started growing tumbling tom this year along with maskota. They are still small plants with no signs of flowers or buds growing on them. I'm kinda scared that they won't grow quick enough for us to get tomatoes from them.
       
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      Cool! didnt know you could get trailers :ThankYou:
       
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      Ive got tumblers and gartenperle this yr :blue thumb: just to keep the kids out of the green house :heehee: im hoping they will be easy to keep watered :oops:
       
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