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Thought I would pick a couple of Sweetcorn to see how they were doing this year,as last year was rubbish.

Was pleasantly surprised by these at 9" (225mm) long



While I was at it I picked a tomato from a few seeds I received from an online reader

Without trying I got up to 9oz (255g) so heaven knows what I would have got if I had restricted the truss to one tomato instead of four.

This is the first two trusses on one plant ( the 3" pot is to give some sense of scale)












Have saved the red tomato for seed and I might have a go at the biggest / heaviest tomato next year!

Plus I am hoping to get some seed from the States & Canada that are potentially much bigger!

Roll on 2014

Wow they look fab.

This year has made me very happy.

Quote from: Tee Gee on August 16, 2013, 13:46:20
Roll on 2014

Aw TeeGee, stop wishing our lives away

QuoteAw TeeGee, stop wishing our lives away

I see what you mean, but with me it is the need for something to look forward to!

Just like sowing a seed and looking forward to the eventual harvest!

Sweet corn looks smashing, nice size toms too 
Must admit with the large types I grew this year I couldn't bring myself to restrict to one tomato! Must try harder next year.

Looks great!

What variety of tomato is that?

I'm so cross that I decided not to bother with sweetcorn this year after the last 2 sunless summers! 

QuoteWhat variety of tomato is that?

As I said above it was a variety I received from someone on an online forum.

As with most seeds I save of unknown origin I usually name them after the person who gave me them.

In this case I have named it Angelina!

Found a larger one today;




15½oz (440gm)



Two more on the way;

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