Friday, 26 September 2025

Tomato crop.


Before we went away in early June, I planted two Tomato plants in front of the house; one was the classic Italian cooking Tomato called Roma, and the other was a big fat Marmande style Tomato. I can't remember its name.

The Roma Tomato has been producing fruit ever since we got back, even though they're a bit small, and the Marmande has produced about 6 nice big fruits that I took inside to ripen. Builders and slugs have no respect for other people's well-loved crops, so I thought it best to rescue them.


I really do think that anyone with the tiniest little garden (like us) should grow a few Tomatoes. There is not only the huge satisfaction of growing something yourself, but the Tomatoes themselves are so much better than anything you can buy at a supermarket. Your local Garden Center will certainly sell plants in Spring.

My plants have been in the sun, they have been rained-upon, and they have breathed fresh air. I would say that they compare extremely well with my friend José's Tomatoes that he gives me through the Summer months.

Next year I intend to extend my crop to at least four plants (a bold move!). What a lovely surprise it was to return home to a small crop of Toms. A few more next year will be even better.

 

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    1. We had the one on the left last night. It was just as you'd hope a Tomato to be!

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  2. Nothing beats the taste of homegrown.

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    1. Especially with Tomatoes! There is no comparison with shop-bought.

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  3. They look amazing and you didn't have to do anything but anticipate!! You definitely must grow a few more next year

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    1. Now that I know that the soil is OK, and there is enough room, I shall definitely plant more. Why not!

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  4. my greengrocer in town was selling some of his homegrown tomatoes.I bought a very large one ,similar shape to the one at the back of your window. £1.69. worth every penny.

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    1. Nothing better. Most vegetables taste much the same whether home-grown or bought, but not Tomatoes.

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  5. Those look fantastic, Cro! YUM. We're long past ripe tomatoes here and I already miss them.

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    1. You're lucky, you have a proper garden. I just have about three square meters.

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  6. When you are away in France do the fairies water your tomato plants? It is well-known that are plenty of fairies down in Brighton. When I come to think about it, you may also be a fairy. Are you?

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    1. YP, the not to be pacified, the unforgiving to infinity and beyond.

      Whilst your own blog's posts, on the whole, informative/sometimes enjoyable, your comments not so much. Full of [unnecessary] innuendo - at every corner. It's tiring. Not to say trying.

      Hope you'll welcome a little feed back. HA. And pigs may fly.

      U

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    2. Whilst we were away in near 40 C sunshine, my plants were basking in plenty of rainfall. We all benefitted.

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    3. For once I find myself agreeing with Ursula's comments. However now is not the time or place - we're here to compliment Cro (and nature) on those scrumptious looking tomatoes!

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  7. Cro, good on you that you are grateful and enjoy whatever bounty, be it small, you harvest. Tomatoes look good. Good luck for next year. One of these days [not in winter] you may make it to the Isle of Wight.

    Which reminds me: I take it allotments are hard to come by in Brighton as, indeed, anywhere else in England?

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    1. My wife was at school on the I of W, I have no desire to go there; nor has she these days. Allotments are being sold-off to build luxury housing for Labour MP's.

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  8. Those look wonderful, enjoy every one.

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  9. I agree with Ursula. Y.P. thinks he is being funny. Tiring.

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  10. You Brighton tomato plants did well.
    Next year I will try a few plants in the ground (rather than in large pots) and see if I have better luck.

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    1. They're always better in open ground. I've tried both and the one's in the ground are always superior.

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  11. There's a family in my area that plants tomatoes in huge clay planters. They surround the plant with marigolds. It's a beautiful display come September.

    Another family dug a display area in their front lawn. Potatoes, tomatoes, onions and zucchinis abound.

    It's all about how you utilize the space ou have.

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    1. I really miss my old Veg' garden (Haddock's), but putting in a couple of Tomato plants is a tiny comfort.

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