From cocktail and cherry varieties to beefsteak and extra large varieties. Tomatoes come in many sizes, colors and shapes too!
Growing Beefsteak Tomatoes – The Biggest Challenge!Growing large, beefsteak tomatoes outdoors is probably the biggest challenge in tomato growing. Here are a few reasons why… Large varieties usually take longer to mature. They need more nutrients to grow properly – … Read More
Growing Tumbler Tomatoes and Trailing Varieties It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of growing tomatoes in a hanging basket or upside down planter seemed a bit unusual. Now it is fast becoming one of the most popular ways … Read More
Growing tomatoes can be very “weather dependent” for those of us who grow outside. Rain is enemy number one, closely followed by low temperatures and dull light conditions – not to mention the creatures who enjoy a nibble on the … Read More
At this time of the season, browsing the seed brochures and choosing which tomato varieties to grow is one of the great pleasures for me, and I guess most of us tomato growers. With lessons learned from last season, avoiding … Read More
How to grow cherry tomatoes in containers such as hanging baskets, large pots on the patio, 6 inch pots on the windowsill and grow bags. Growing cherry tomatoes is becoming increasingly popular. This it is no surprise when you consider … Read More
Firstly, apologies for not responding properly if you sent me a question this past week. My wife and I have just returned home from a week away in Dorset where we had a very poor internet signal but a very … Read More
Final Positions for the Tumbling Toms As mentioned in last weeks newsletter, each of the five plants is getting a different treatment so we will be able to see the results. Regular Treatment – Alice is the normal one. Growing … Read More
Tall tomato varieties are also known as indeterminate and cordon, and are traditionally the most popular – not least because of the huge choice of shapes and sizes of tomatoes that they produce. For the beginner, perhaps the most difficult … Read More
Heirloom and Open Pollinated Varieties To be considered an heirloom, a variety should have been around at least 50 years and be open-pollinated. An open-pollinated variety holds on to the parents characteristics generation after generation. This is important if you … Read More