tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2652542177999646348..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Making provision.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45879058872832211092019-05-19T11:30:02.860+01:002019-05-19T11:30:02.860+01:00As long as you feed and water them they should be ...As long as you feed and water them they should be fine. Watch out for erratic watering, though which can promote blossom end rotCompostwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028585447065282738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-40290992554819297322019-05-16T21:18:20.927+01:002019-05-16T21:18:20.927+01:00We use 16 inch (40cm) pots, one plant per pot. Eve...We use 16 inch (40cm) pots, one plant per pot. Even in Yorkshire, smaller pots need watering every day.Tasker Dunhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634612033217902946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69341063553066688612019-05-16T18:32:18.300+01:002019-05-16T18:32:18.300+01:00That is my attitude exactly. You are obviously a r...That is my attitude exactly. You are obviously a romantic!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90270927527379646432019-05-16T18:31:09.335+01:002019-05-16T18:31:09.335+01:00Encouraging. I'm anticipating tieing the suppo...Encouraging. I'm anticipating tieing the supports to the wall.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35724777014750852462019-05-16T18:29:35.783+01:002019-05-16T18:29:35.783+01:00They always do well here, in fact they always prod...They always do well here, in fact they always produce far too many, hence just one plant.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10908318744437759342019-05-16T16:17:18.619+01:002019-05-16T16:17:18.619+01:00How lovely to step out of your barn on a Summers d...How lovely to step out of your barn on a Summers day morn, pluck a tomato that has ripened in the warm French sunshine and pop it into your mouth ! ...... Iām there š !!! XXXX XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29415200645937525002019-05-16T15:33:01.517+01:002019-05-16T15:33:01.517+01:00We have grown them very successfully in large pots...We have grown them very successfully in large pots. I put tomato cages inside the pots and sometimes have to tie all of this to a fence they are so prolific. We and the squirrels really enjoy them.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616813856015939892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32458076665347371642019-05-16T14:37:59.577+01:002019-05-16T14:37:59.577+01:00I plant red cherry variety every year, they are pr...I plant red cherry variety every year, they are problem free with a lovely flavour and deliciously sweet - you can eat them like sweets. I have no problem growing them in pots. Your guests will be delighted!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22818981200876127902019-05-16T12:09:33.299+01:002019-05-16T12:09:33.299+01:00This is an experiment, so I'm not quite sure w...This is an experiment, so I'm not quite sure what to expect. If they grow in bags, they should be OK in my pots.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5427671769838581422019-05-16T12:07:29.349+01:002019-05-16T12:07:29.349+01:00They're actually quite big pots; they just loo...They're actually quite big pots; they just look small in the photo; but we'll see, you may be right.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32363109589301703462019-05-16T11:51:14.103+01:002019-05-16T11:51:14.103+01:00That shouldn't matter unless you're saving...That shouldn't matter unless you're saving seed for next year. It won't have any effect on this year's fruit.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44883291660270462782019-05-16T11:40:16.059+01:002019-05-16T11:40:16.059+01:00I always have one or two grape or cherry tomatoes ...I always have one or two grape or cherry tomatoes in a pot. They have never produced as many tomatoes as those in the ground and start dying off sooner. I still do it though because I like the challenge. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46219742972583492492019-05-16T10:41:24.408+01:002019-05-16T10:41:24.408+01:00We grow lots outside every year (Sungold as favour...We grow lots outside every year (Sungold as favoured by the late Geoff Hamilton) and from that experience I would say your're gonna need some much bigger pots.Tasker Dunhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634612033217902946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58958797240649960822019-05-16T09:50:58.307+01:002019-05-16T09:50:58.307+01:00I've read that one should water Tomatoes copio...I've read that one should water Tomatoes copiously, but not too often. I have an Italian cookery book that shows Tomatoes growing perfectly well on cracked arid land (without any support either). Every time I think it all looks too dry here, I think back to that photo.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74388950606089902972019-05-16T09:47:50.521+01:002019-05-16T09:47:50.521+01:00The barn in question has been beautifully converte...The barn in question has been beautifully converted into a 5 star luxury home (ahem). I suspect it was that gold leaf lining inside the pots that killed off your Toms.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42630539795591801592019-05-16T09:22:06.406+01:002019-05-16T09:22:06.406+01:00I always put my tomatoes in pots of our own compos...I always put my tomatoes in pots of our own compost, in the greenhouse. I tend to be an over-waterer, but I water in the evening and they drain really well, and grow with no problems at all. When you pull them out, it's surprising how small their rootball is.<br />I don't try them outside - like Ireland, West Wales can be very wet!the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28665412572639759732019-05-16T09:13:19.882+01:002019-05-16T09:13:19.882+01:00Staying in a barn? You are such a good host. I sup...Staying in a barn? You are such a good host. I suppose it is better than staying in a shipping container. Out tomatoes in a pot were a disaster, an expensive one at that. Each cherry tomato produced ended up costing about $5. The wind on the balcony does them in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45302405450747440732019-05-16T09:12:57.084+01:002019-05-16T09:12:57.084+01:00Mine are usually just outdoors at Haddock's; n...Mine are usually just outdoors at Haddock's; normally they do very well.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15369639640928036852019-05-16T09:12:09.770+01:002019-05-16T09:12:09.770+01:00I put them in some quite rich compost/soil mix; I ...I put them in some quite rich compost/soil mix; I hope that'll be enough. As for blight, I might give them a spray of copper sulphate.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32332748802513820822019-05-16T09:10:33.246+01:002019-05-16T09:10:33.246+01:00My intentions are good!My intentions are good!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63667594757425453642019-05-16T09:06:32.628+01:002019-05-16T09:06:32.628+01:00We have tried tomatoes outside here but they don&#...We have tried tomatoes outside here but they don't thrive. We did try them in the greenhouse a few times, in grow bags, but they took up too much space. Perhaps we should try again.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-82126101145533597562019-05-16T08:55:01.295+01:002019-05-16T08:55:01.295+01:00Do you give your tomato plants a liquid feed? I a...Do you give your tomato plants a liquid feed? I am wary of planting tomatoes outside in Ireland because of Blight. northsider https://www.blogger.com/profile/00716743611909673869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52052648587408253982019-05-16T08:07:51.222+01:002019-05-16T08:07:51.222+01:00A lovely ideaA lovely ideagzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32658372700826880652019-05-16T07:41:04.031+01:002019-05-16T07:41:04.031+01:00I've planted about 8 at Haddock's, plus th...I've planted about 8 at Haddock's, plus these three up at the barn. Usually I'm overwhelmed with fruit with just these few. I still have loads of conserves from last year, even though we had a very poor harvest.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57663200005848339932019-05-16T07:38:57.800+01:002019-05-16T07:38:57.800+01:00I hope they grow properly; I don't see why the...I hope they grow properly; I don't see why they shouldn't.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com