tomato 'Gardeners Delight'
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
Probably the most widely-grown tomato in the country, and deservedly so. A 'cherry' type, with bite-sized fruits which are perfect for a snack or for popping in the children's lunchboxes, It's one of the most reliable toms you'll ever grow, trouble-free and prolific with long trusses of richly-flavoured sweet red fruits. - Growing Instructions:Sow in a frost-free greenhouse or windowsill, potting on seedlings individually as they grow. Once all danger of frost has passed, plant into greenhouse borders or into growbags, or harden plants off and plant outside in rich soil in a sunny spot. Tie in to supports and pinch out side shoots: keep well-watered and feed weekly once flowers form. Keep water levels in the soil consistent to prevent blossom end rot and split fruit. Increase water in hot spells and reduce in cool weather to keep the soil constantly damp.
- Sow: January-March
- Harvest: August-September
- Approximate quantity: 50 seeds.
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Tomato trouble!
Hi, Can you get blossom end rot on both ends of the tomato? Mine seem to be going soft at the joined end and then dropping off Thanks love JulieAsked on 28/7/2009 by Julie Losh1 answer
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Hello Julie, Blossom end rot will only affect the bottom of the tomato, so I suspect yours are suffering from something else. They are prone to a number of things that will make the fruits rot, so I am not really sure what might be causing this with yours. I would remove all the damaged tomatoes as quickly as possible and keep an eye on the watering and air circulation. I'm sorry not to be more help. Helen Plant DoctorAnswered on 29/7/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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Tomatoes not ripening?
Hi there, I wonder if you can help. This year I am growing the tomato variety "Shirley" in the greenhouse. They are very healthy and laden with fruit, but they are not ripening. Regards. KateAsked on 17/7/2009 by kate roberts1 answer
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Hello Kate, There is something called Dry Set, which means the growth of the tomatoes stops when they are still very small. This is brought about by the air being too hot and dry when pollination is taking place, and the best way to cure this is to mist the plants with water twice a day - in the morning and evening.Answered on 17/7/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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