Tomato growing competition for 2012..biggest fruit, just for fun

[Jeannine]

 Is anyone up for a tomato challenge for the biggest one for next year, it was mentioned on another thread but felt it needed it's own place so it doesn't get lost.

I am posting early so folks can investigate suitable seeds if they wish, be able to swap, buy etc and still have lots of time to start early.

There is lots of info on the internet for tips on growing giant tomatoes. A lot of the info suggests manuring the spot in the autumn (fall )so another reason to start early.

Although a competition, there are no prizes here and hopefully we won't take ourselves too seriously.

I intend to have a go, and will happilly share any info I find..no secrets here LOL

No rules, it is all on trust, but pictures, preferably on scales will be required to estimate the winner.

What do you folks think, come on I dare you !! I have never done this before so am a complete learner !! This supposed to be fun remember.

I will see if admin can make this a sticky.

XX Jeannine

[davyw1]

AS Saddad sys all shop tomatoes that do have the stem on are cut off at the knuckle, so it is to show that you have grown it.

 I agree i dont beleive any upstanding honest person on A4A would cheat???

[manicscousers]

well, I've decided on my handbag ones and oxheart, I'll be starting them in the propagator on 26th jan, just before we're away for the weekend 

[Deb P]

Perhaps I'll leave mine on the vine and weigh the whole plant, it might get me a greater weight!!!

[manicscousers]

No rules, it is all on trust, but pictures, preferably on scales will be required to estimate the winner
that's Jeannine's rules 

[Ninnyscrops.]

Out of hibernation from the seed cupboard!  Won't be long now till they feel the earth beneath their feet 

[connectedcats]

Hi, I'm new here, and I'd love to join in on this challenge  . I bought some enormous beefsteak tomatoes on the journey back through France lasy year. I've no idea what varieties, one yellow, one red. I saved some seed, so it wll be a challenge to see if I can get them to grow as big as the ones I bought (about 1kg each!).

[Squash64]

Hi, I'm new here, and I'd love to join in on this challenge  . I bought some enormous beefsteak tomatoes on the journey back through France lasy year. I've no idea what varieties, one yellow, one red. I saved some seed, so it wll be a challenge to see if I can get them to grow as big as the ones I bought (about 1kg each!).

Hello and welcome to the forum. 
Good luck with your tomatoes! (were they tasty?)

[goodlife]

Hello for the 'new' one..and welcome. It is such a buzz to get some holiday 'suveniers' growing.. Lets hope you have good success growing them...well not too much..as I'm going WIN..

My seeds are all picked out for competion now..and looks like I'm going to have to do more than just 2 varieties.. Is that going to be omen for the rest of the year?..more likely..I always end up doing 'just one more' variety and squeezing them in somewhere.
I'm going till end of month and then my 'giant' seeds are going into propagator..

[Debs]

Seeds are at the ready. . .
 
Fingers itching uncontrollably . .  .

think I'll plant two seeds... put in warm spot indoors... & see what happens   
Debs 

[Debs]

So, I caved in to that irresistable urge to sow 

For the competition I have sown:

6 Super Marmande
6 Giant Navikova
4 Giant Belgium
4 Neve's Azorean Red
4 Burpees Delicious

also 6 Roma and 4 Cauliflower All Year Round

Debs

[Ninnyscrops.]

So, I caved in to that irresistable urge to sow 

For the competition I have sown:

6 Super Marmande
6 Giant Navikova
4 Giant Belgium
4 Neve's Azorean Red
4 Burpees Delicious

also 6 Roma and 4 Cauliflower All Year Round

Debs

Out of the trap like a greyhound (I know that's a cabbage) Debs you are sowing SUPER early! 

Ninnys

[Debs]

I know Ninnyscrop but my little green fingers became SOOOOO itchy!! 

I shall be cosetting(?) & carefully nurturing those little beauties until they grow!!

. . . . that is the hope anyway 

Debs x

[saddad]

I'm still waiting... 

[goodlife]

..another week for me...

[manicscousers]

well, I've decided on my handbag ones and oxheart, I'll be starting them in the propagator on 26th jan, just before we're away for the weekend 

Mine are in now, we're off to Brighton for a few days so they can get comfortable 

[Debs]

Super Marmande  are the first to have peeked out from the compost

& Roma just through (although not for competition)

Temps are forecast to drop through the week with wintry showers so tomato TLC needed

Debs x

[manicscousers]

Both up  and lid taken off, I'll re-cover them tonight so they're not too shocked 

[Ninnyscrops.]

Fair play everyone 

Visitors last weekend and the chitting potatoes are now on my wardrobe!

Spare bedroom will be taken over again for another week..............where do I put my prop  (Nice suggestions please  )

Ninnys 

[goodlife]

My seedpackets are out of the box now.. ..nearly there..

[Jeannine]

Hi Everyone, I started this thread so figured I shoulod get myself over here and join back in now it is starting, hoping all is well .

I need to read all through to get myself organised but my seeds are ready to sow, I will tell you which ones a little later.

Missed you all a heck of a lot.

XX Jeannine