my first year growing toms and I thought I'd do it at home rather than the allotment so that I can tend to them every day if necessary. I've cleared the only available bit of space in my little garden but have now realised that it's west-facing and only gets the sun in the afternoon ::). do toms need to be in full sun all day or can I get away with it? ???
My tomatoes are the same thy only get sun in the afternoon and they are growing like wildfire at the moment, all different types
phew, that's a relief!
thanks caseylee ;D
I grow some in a spot that gets an hour or so in the morning and about four hours in the afternoon. They grow a bit slower than the rest but that helps spread the season out.
It really does depend on the variety and each garden-as a very general rule -the bigger the tomato(ie Cherry or beefsteak) the less likely it will mature well outside.
My garden here on the Lincs /Cambs border is West facing and I can ripen a fair few varieties outside, the big stuff like Brandywine and Caspian Pink I keep in the greenhouses/Polytunnel
Quote from: cleo on May 12, 2008, 18:36:59
My garden here on the Lincs /Cambs border
That's exactly where I am, where about's are you?
Quote from: Plot69 on May 12, 2008, 21:36:52
Quote from: cleo on May 12, 2008, 18:36:59
My garden here on the Lincs /Cambs border
That's exactly where I am, where about's are you?
Strike that, your 5 minutes up the road from me.
Stupice... is a stupid tomato answer... ;D
Two years ago I had succesfull tomatoes (Gardeners delight) on an east facing wall which only got the morning sun.
As long as it's better than last years weather you will get some on a west facing wall I would think.
Stupice... is a stupid tomato answer...
Can I just Czech that out ? :)
Strike that, your 5 minutes up the road from me.
Well 15 minutes depending on the traffic and if you come the back way and wait an eternity at the Lolham/Bainton crossing-but then again the road is closed for bridge repairs :)