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Title: toms not going red
Post by: aide on July 05, 2006, 10:36:30

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!!!

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: sandersj89 on July 05, 2006, 10:42:34

More patience required, they will come around soon enough.

Jerry

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: Rosyred on July 05, 2006, 11:20:55

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.

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: supersprout on July 05, 2006, 12:14:29

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
:-[ :)

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 05, 2006, 12:57:06

They reach full size then change colour.

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: supersprout on July 05, 2006, 15:27:11

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

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: djbrenton on July 06, 2006, 07:03:16

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

Title: Re: toms not going red
Post by: supersprout on July 06, 2006, 07:17:56

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

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