toms not going red

[aide]

Hi folks

I've got a lovely load of toms but they don't seem to be going red. Should I pick them and stick um in a paper bag with an apple as my Nan suggests or am I just being impatient. I thought this hot weather might turn them.


cheers!!!

[aide]

[sandersj89]

More patience required, they will come around soon enough.

Jerry

[Rosyred]

One thing I have grow before are tomatoes so I could answer your question. Leave them they will go red in time and taste so much better leaving them to go red on the plant.

[supersprout]

First time solo growing tomatoes, so newbie question ... do they reach maximum size whilst green then go red, or do they grow after they have started to go red
:-[ :)

[Robert_Brenchley]

They reach full size then change colour.

[supersprout]

Thank you robert, I'll be patient then - if they're still green, it means they must be getting FAT ;D

[djbrenton]

They do still grow slightly when going red, hence splitting if they get over-watered.

[supersprout]

Thanks dj, I'll save the fattening splurges for the green stage then ;)