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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I am sure they are tasty.
We had the one on the left last night. It was just as you'd hope a Tomato to be!
Nothing beats the taste of homegrown.
Especially with Tomatoes! There is no comparison with shop-bought.
They look amazing and you didn't have to do anything but anticipate!! You definitely must grow a few more next year
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.
Now that I know that the soil is OK, and there is enough room, I shall definitely plant more. Why not!
Nothing better. Most vegetables taste much the same whether home-grown or bought, but not Tomatoes.
Those look fantastic, Cro! YUM. We're long past ripe tomatoes here and I already miss them.
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?
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
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?
U
Those look wonderful, enjoy every one.
You're lucky, you have a proper garden. I just have about three square meters.
Whilst we were away in near 40 C sunshine, my plants were basking in plenty of rainfall. We all benefitted.
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.
They are; I wish I had more.
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!
I agree with Ursula. Y.P. thinks he is being funny. Tiring.
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.
I ignore it.
They're always better in open ground. I've tried both and the one's in the ground are always superior.
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.
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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