Well, that's it then!

[tim]

High hopes dashed.

PFA, Valor, Cara & - the last to go, Axona. All within a week.

[tim]

[betula]

 :'( :'( :'(

If the spuds are ok dig up NOW and...........enjoy.

[calendula]

but what are the tubers like underground  :)

[tim]

Oh, yes - we're using as needed. But they are miles short of maturity - pity.

So far, they are fine - but I shall leave as many as possible for the usual 3 weeks before trying to store.

And now it's the turn of the Tomatoes. Only had 3 ripe ones!!

[Barnowl]

Perhaps, with some of the tomatoes, if there's no alternative and if the main stem is still ok, strip off the leaves, cut the entire vine and hang upside down in a sheltered spot? Have read about it but never tried.

[tim]

Good thinking, but there are so few tomatoes that it's not worth the hassle!

[kitty]

such a shame tim...o well-keep on keeping on!
kitty
xx

[Nemesia]

I'm a bit fed up of collecting cherry tomatoes but I did plant a lot, about 8 plants.  Still, my son takes a pile home. This afternoon I found a squashed cherry tomato in my cardie pocket ::)