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Post by sweetpea on Aug 25, 2013 16:19:19 GMT
This is my gardeners delight and very tasty too  |
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 4, 2013 19:00:38 GMT
and here are some we picked the other day. Tasted nice too   |
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Post by Tel on Sept 4, 2013 19:04:57 GMT
The majority of ours picked, are now, Soup.  |
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Post by Moonlight on Sept 4, 2013 20:57:35 GMT
Wow! Yum.
Just hoping that I can locate enough tomatoes of the same variety for my show on Sunday.
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 4, 2013 22:09:24 GMT
The majority of ours picked, are now, Soup. What? Mullagatawny or Cream of mushroom? |
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Post by sweetpea on Sept 4, 2013 22:12:09 GMT
Wow! Yum.
Just hoping that I can locate enough tomatoes of the same variety for my show on Sunday. These ones aren't show tomatoes ML. If you want to win at the shows you really need a Goldstar type of tomato. There are a number of varieties quite suitable for local shows so for next year there is plenty time to make a selection. |
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Post by esther on Sept 5, 2013 5:26:23 GMT
I have grown some different varieties this year and am impressed with them Marinda - a beefsteak type which I have grown inside and out . It made some yummy sauce  Shirley - grown in the greenhouse  Luciebelle  Katiebelle  |
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Post by Moonlight on Sept 5, 2013 9:09:29 GMT
Wow! Yum.
Just hoping that I can locate enough tomatoes of the same variety for my show on Sunday. . There are a number of varieties quite suitable for local shows so for next year there is plenty time to make a selection.
So what do you think constitutes a show tomato? What's a 'Goldstar' type of tomato? |
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Post by Moonlight on Sept 5, 2013 9:13:59 GMT
Esther you tomatoes look gorgeous.
I've got same varieties in and out. Haven't got enough through yet to decide which is best for me. I have to battle with mine like a knight with a dragon to get from one to the other in my greenhouse!
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Post by Tel on Sept 6, 2013 13:40:08 GMT
These ones aren't show tomatoes ML. If you want to win at the shows you really need a Goldstar type of tomato. There are a number of varieties quite suitable for local shows so for next year there is plenty time to make a selection.
So what do you think constitutes a show tomato? What's a 'Goldstar' type of tomato?Cedrico is the tomato that has been winning at the shows, Goldstar is not available anymore. |
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Post by Moonlight on Sept 6, 2013 13:57:13 GMT
So what do you think constitutes a show tomato? What's a 'Goldstar' type of tomato? is not available anymore.
So are they a size or flavour type thing? What are the criteria that the judges are looking for? Next year I am planning on growing tomatoes for us to eat (Until the wind changes direction) but I am interested.
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Post by Tel on Sept 6, 2013 16:50:47 GMT
Cedrico is the tomato that has been winning at the shows, Goldstar is not available anymore.
So are they a size or flavour type thing? What are the criteria that the judges are looking for? Next year I am planning on growing tomatoes for us to eat (Until the wind changes direction) but I am interested.
Size and shape if its a dish of 5 you need to match them for size and colour, just like 5 dahlias in a vase. Esther post a pic of some tomatoes called Shirley earlier they are worth showing and eating too. I found goldstar a good taster, but like anything else we all have differing views on what is a good tomato to eat. |
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Post by Cherry on Jul 7, 2014 7:40:50 GMT
My Sungold has leaves which are slightly blistered and mottled or blotched yellow. It does not look like blight pictured on google sites, and the tomatoes are ripe now and fine. This plant was stopped by a mouse when it was younger and I had to wait ages for a side shoot to grow. I would not think this is the reason but it gives the full picture of the plant. This is the only plant affected and is at the back of the greenhouse.
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Post by daitheplant on Jul 7, 2014 19:44:47 GMT
It could be mosaic virus, Cherry. Any chance of a pic? The fruit will be fine to use.
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Post by Cherry on Jul 7, 2014 19:50:55 GMT
I just looked it up daitheplant and that is exactly what the problem is. Will other tomatoes catch it? Do I need to treat it? |
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