Chuffed

Hillbilly · Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:10 pm

Theres just something about seeing the first toms of the year appear on the plants isn't there

Makes ye all warm and glowy inside.

Ok that could be the cider too..

Shirley · Post: # 24584Post **Shirley** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:10 am

looking good!!!

Was going to say something about cider at this time but realised in time that you posted it last night...

Andy Hamilton · Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:38 am

Mine are comming up too, it is indeed a wonderous sight. - well done.

Hillbilly · Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:01 am

Shirley pmsl. I think I might have gone overboard with the homebrew

someones got to drink it.

Andy: Cheers!!! Can't wait to eat one!!!!

Han&Matt · Post: # 24596Post **Han&Matt** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:07 am

Second best thing to seeing new toms of the season is the smell! Human equilivent of cap nip I reckon - I could roll in the stuff! (not sure my cordons would appreciate it too much though

What variety are those pictured? Look like bush tomatoes but mine are a beef variety...

Hillbilly · Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:23 am

Han&Matt wrote:Second best thing to seeing new toms of the season is the smell! Human equilivent of cap nip I reckon - I could roll in the stuff! (not sure my cordons would appreciate it too much though

What variety are those pictured? Look like bush tomatoes but mine are a beef variety...

God yeah! Lush smell!!!

And they are aptly named 'Shirley F1'

I think I have about 6 or 7 different types/varieties now thanks to generosity of neighbours and family!

Millymollymandy · Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:04 pm

Don't you find the smell of the plant is horrible? I've just been tying mine in and I have to wash my hands straight away after as they reek! Not to mention the black thumbnail from pinching them out.

Anyway, nice photo Jo! Mine are nice and fat and just waiting for them to ripen.

Hillbilly · Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:08 pm

Millymollymandy wrote:Don't you find the smell of the plant is horrible? I've just been tying mine in and I have to wash my hands straight away after as they reek! Not to mention the black thumbnail from pinching them out.

Anyway, nice photo Jo! Mine are nice and fat and just waiting for them to ripen.

God no!!!! Love it!!

And damn you and your accursed better-climate-and-advanced-seaon-for-growing-stuff

Millymollymandy · Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:18 pm

Well, OK, I admit the climate is a bit warmer than where you are.

But, I bought little plants from the garden centre, in April. Had to get them ready to be put outside in big pots in May, cos I was going away mid May.

I'm not normally this far advanced!

Lou8 · Post: # 24636Post **Lou8** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:15 pm

Oh I love the smell of tomato plants. It must be one of the best smells on earth. Reminds me of my Granda and Grandma's sun porch - they always grew tonnes of the things but I didn't like tomatoes back then and didn't eat them - what a waste! I did eat everything else from their garden, though, - the peas were my favourite.

ina · Post: # 24681Post **ina** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:49 pm

Mine have a few buds... Getting there, though!

BUT: I saw yesterday that the first of my strawberries has a distinct blush!

hedgewizard · Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:16 pm

You think that's a good smell? Try putting a single geranium in there with them... essence of grandma's kitchen windowsill! Nice toms there btw!