tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post4147185484574821302..comments2023-07-07T10:58:26.789+01:00Comments on The Good Life: Tomato VarietiesJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59547818135778078472010-09-05T21:18:40.256+01:002010-09-05T21:18:40.256+01:00I don't know why your comment hasn't shown...I don't know why your comment hasn't shown up, Matron. It seems that Blogger had a problem yesterday. Matron wrote:-<br /><br />I love trying new tomato varieties, but have to grow my old favourites too. It is always a dilemma to choose which varieties to grow each year because I now have a huge collection. I love Gardeners Delight - never disappoints! <br /><br />I always try some new to me varieties along side my old favourites, but I never seem to find anything better. I'm hoping to cut down next year.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-69733003257915970992010-09-05T21:04:47.139+01:002010-09-05T21:04:47.139+01:00Hope you have a great time on your holiday, Jeanne...Hope you have a great time on your holiday, Jeanne. Gardener's Delight seem to be a favourite among gardeners. I think it's because they have a great taste and they're reliable. I'll be growing them again next year.<br /><br />Tomatoes come in all different sizes and colours, Linda, just like the planets. I know exactly what you mean.<br /><br />Sorry to hear that your tomatoes haven't done very well this year, Mark. It has been a funny kind of year all round though I think. I was lucky that I had my dad to come and water my tomatoes whilst I was on holiday.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84723608272976993382010-09-05T18:23:05.803+01:002010-09-05T18:23:05.803+01:00My tomatoes haven't done very well at all this...My tomatoes haven't done very well at all this year. Probably because they weren't watered when we were away! Good luck with the new blog.Markhttp://www.smallholdersdiary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-84009564555349102552010-09-04T19:11:36.326+01:002010-09-04T19:11:36.326+01:00Your tomatoes look like one of those primary schoo...Your tomatoes look like one of those primary school models of the different sizes of the planets in the solar system!<br /><br />I'll pop over to your new blog and visit you there.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269887100694066103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-38586018327781631812010-09-03T20:56:58.663+01:002010-09-03T20:56:58.663+01:00I've had great success with Gardener's Del...I've had great success with Gardener's Delight again this year - it never fails to deliver. But not so with the other two varieties I experimented with. Good idea to stick to one or two only. You are so well organised Jo in sorting out your seeds. I'm going to knuckle down after we come back - I'm off on my travels tomorrow - see you soon.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-44551006836560461192010-09-03T15:30:51.924+01:002010-09-03T15:30:51.924+01:00I've never tried the dark tomato varieties, Vr...I've never tried the dark tomato varieties, Vrtlarica. I've heard positive reviews of some of them though. I buy a lot of my seeds in sales but I don't buy things such as parsnip seed which should be bought new each year, I'm just selective about what I buy.<br /><br />The sun dried tomatoes sound interesting, Dawn. I suppose it is a good idea to grow different varieties for different uses, though I eat most of mine fresh.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting and commenting, ~fer. This is the only photo I took. Tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes and colours.<br /><br />I grew Ferline last year, Anna. It's a blight resistant variety, though I only grow my tomatoes in the greenhouse so I didn't choose it for this reason. I thought it was quite good.<br /><br />It's so hard to choose which varieties to grow, Vegetable Heaven. It's such fun going through the catalogues and deciding though.<br /><br />That's the problem, Green Lane Allotments, seeds appear from lots of different sources and it would be rude not to grow them. I'll probably end up with as many varieties again next year.<br /><br />It's nice to have a taste of summer in the winter months, Ali. I'm sure your sauces will be a big hit.<br /><br />I enjoy bargain hunting, Tanya. I've picked up lots of goodies in the sales. Don't forget to let us know if you find anything good.<br /><br />Thanks, Flighty. I haven't heard of Outdoor Girl other than you mentioning it before, I'll have to check it out. Gardener's Delight is a favourite of many gardeners though.<br /><br />Thanks, Damo. Pasta sauce is a great way of using up a glut of tomatoes, I hope you enjoyed it.<br /><br />It's great that you've managed to grow your tomatoes without any outlay, Freerangegirl. Wyevales are great for their seed sales, I use the one in York.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-90716991984083938022010-09-02T20:55:36.975+01:002010-09-02T20:55:36.975+01:00Hi Jo - I limited myself to plants given or grown ...Hi Jo - I limited myself to plants given or grown from free seed packets and so far the results have been okay but I do wish Id tried some exotic colours. lots of mine are still green though, i thinks chutney is the only answer! Thanks for the advice to look out for sales, id never thought of garden centres doing that - top tip! Looking forward to checking out your new blog.freerangegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535925508133692539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-13558691981666580182010-09-02T19:50:07.638+01:002010-09-02T19:50:07.638+01:00Your tomatoes look good Jo. I'm making pasta ...Your tomatoes look good Jo. I'm making pasta sauce tonight as there's so many ripening now. Good luck with the new blog.Damohttp://www.twochancesvegplot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59745255389348941852010-09-02T18:32:34.424+01:002010-09-02T18:32:34.424+01:00They look good! I'm probably going to try Gard...They look good! I'm probably going to try Gardener's Delight and Outdoor Girl next year.<br />There are some terrific seed bargains around at this time of year.<br />I'll add your new blog to my Sofa flyers list here so I won't forget to look at it! Flighty xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-39981594588049123632010-09-02T18:09:02.093+01:002010-09-02T18:09:02.093+01:00Good luck with your new blog...when I have time I ...Good luck with your new blog...when I have time I will be sure to check it out.<br /><br />I think I need to think ahead more where my seeds are concerned too...I really should get stuff in the sales!!<br /><br />The tomatoes look lovely...i only ever grow two varieties so it's always nice to find out about others!!allotments4you.comhttp://www.allotments4you.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-52262799374987820902010-09-02T17:12:14.041+01:002010-09-02T17:12:14.041+01:00Your Tomatoes all look FAB. I have had a bit of a ...Your Tomatoes all look FAB. I have had a bit of a glut this year and made loads of Tomato sauces for the freezer - all different ones, some herby, some rustic - can't wait to start using them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180612522194223105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-11876740969657098902010-09-02T10:20:25.414+01:002010-09-02T10:20:25.414+01:00We always say we will cut down and then never do -...We always say we will cut down and then never do - then there are all those tomato seeds that come free with magazines that just have to be tried out!!!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-27199596572141357502010-09-02T09:27:18.977+01:002010-09-02T09:27:18.977+01:00Ah, so many tomtoes, so little time! I'm tryi...Ah, so many tomtoes, so little time! I'm trying to cut down on my varieties next year too. Good luck!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841961223771293021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-54512408015983694022010-09-01T18:39:53.982+01:002010-09-01T18:39:53.982+01:00It's always fun to try out new varieties as we...It's always fun to try out new varieties as well as tried and tasted. This year I have grown Ferline, Ildi, Czech's Excellent Yellow and Japanese Black Trifele which is actually from Russia :) I am pleased with all of them but have already decided to ring in some changes next year. Good luck with the new blog Jo. Will have a reccie later.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-70027978185609393562010-09-01T14:34:17.998+01:002010-09-01T14:34:17.998+01:00Great photo!
do you have one from the front?
my t...Great photo!<br />do you have one from the front?<br /><br />my tomatoes would be between the first and second from the right side~ferhttp://www.mygardeninjapan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-59254985744924520632010-09-01T14:25:55.516+01:002010-09-01T14:25:55.516+01:00I do love to grow a variety of tomatoes for differ...I do love to grow a variety of tomatoes for different uses. We've had masses of them this year and they keep on coming too, one of our great successes this year (and most years really) - wish I could say the same for runner beans - argghh - too dry, etc.<br /><br />This year I grew gardeners delight (always a classic and great producer), Zuckertraube cherry, Sun-dried tomatoes (for drying), Black Russian (not pretty, but most delicious), plum variety (?name? escapes me), oh and now the mind goes blank - there are others out there.<br /><br />Anyway, look forward to seeing what you choose next year. I'm feeling experimental about choosing some new ones too next year.<br />Off to peek at your new blog!<br /><br />Dawn xxDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121342298237870670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184901344095001216.post-69828389436356956302010-09-01T14:07:26.462+01:002010-09-01T14:07:26.462+01:00This year I have grown 3 tomato varieties. But for...This year I have grown 3 tomato varieties. But for the next year I'm keeping only one and will add some new ones. I would like to try those dark, almost black ones.<br />We also have seeds sales here, but I'm always worried that those seeds might not have a good germination rate as they are at least one year old.<br />I wish you good luck with your new blog, the introduction post is very interesting and promising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com