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Post by Andrew on May 12, 2016 20:28:22 GMT
I've got Shirley as my main plants, along with Golden Crown and Sungold (both cherry). My dad used to grow his own plants from seed, but the past few years bought them from a garden centre instead.
I didn't have much hope for the plants I bought this year, as they didn't look great when I bought them last week. But having brought them home and given a bit of water in 2-3 days they'd turned into decent looking plants. They are now very close to planting out in the greenhouse.
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Post by daisy on May 12, 2016 20:54:52 GMT
I've got Shirley as my main plants, along with Golden Crown and Sungold (both cherry). My dad used to grow his own plants from seed, but the past few years bought them from a garden centre instead. I didn't have much hope for the plants I bought this year, as they didn't look great when I bought them last week. But having brought them home and given a bit of water in 2-3 days they'd turned into decent looking plants. They are now very close to planting out in the greenhouse. Sungold is delicious so very sweet - one of my favs  |
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Post by piskie on May 13, 2016 11:47:18 GMT
I must try Sungold because I remember my Pa growing them too when I was a small person (still am!)
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Post by grindle on May 14, 2016 4:08:59 GMT
sungold is one of my favourites |
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Post by lesley on May 16, 2016 17:14:43 GMT
Tomatoes outside the back door, decided not to grow any in green house, yellow sunrise  |
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Post by daisy on May 16, 2016 17:56:17 GMT
Got 3 tiny tomato plants at the boot sale on Sunday g/delight, m/maker and golden sunrise - never tried the latter before.
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Post by daisy on May 16, 2016 17:57:31 GMT
sungold is one of my favourites Mine also grindle  |
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Post by piskie on May 17, 2016 20:39:56 GMT
I've been advised to not water tomatoes with water from the butts - quickest way to get blight, they said. I never knew that  |
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Post by steve on May 18, 2016 7:15:29 GMT
sungold is one of my favourites Mine also grindle Me too |
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Post by SueA on May 18, 2016 7:50:22 GMT
I've been advised to not water tomatoes with water from the butts - quickest way to get blight, they said. I never knew that I suppose that makes sense piskie as blight spores can be carried by raindrops etc. & could land in water butts. I tend not to use water from butts on any of my edibles or tiny seedlings just because you never know what's in it, I just use it on all the ornamentals. |
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Post by ladybird on May 18, 2016 16:57:01 GMT
Tomatoes outside the back door, decided not to grow any in green house, yellow sunrise They look fantastic Lesley , heaps better than mine or anything i have seen in the shops . how did you manage them ? have you started feeding ? I`m not that good with the toms , i don`t get a high yield  |
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Post by piskie on May 20, 2016 11:12:50 GMT
I'm thinking blight already   |
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Post by thecrackedpotgardener on May 20, 2016 20:11:03 GMT
deeeeeep breath
gigantimo
pineapple
indigo rose
hillbilly
old german
yellow pare
flame
im sure there was one or two more lol
i may have some for trade later on
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Post by SueA on May 21, 2016 19:26:05 GMT
Could be the very beginning of it I suppose piskie but I'd just pick off any leaves which look a bit suspect & give the plants a good feed & water, I've had plants which have looked like that & have recovered so it's worth a try, just keep them away from any plants which look clear. |
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Post by piskie on May 23, 2016 5:21:17 GMT
And now leaf curl. The leaves are clear of nasties but tightly curled at the top of each plant. Any ideas?  PS I can do pics now  |
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