David Lock

Anyone who grows their own tomatoes knows there it no better taste than one picked straight from the vine. Supermarket tomatoes just taste bland and flavourless.


Well I learnt last night that the reason is that tomatoes kept in cool conditions - below 54 degrees to be precise - have the taste element destroyed. Supermarkets keep them chilled and I used to keep in the fridge.


So my free tip of the day


David

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

First time grower this year David,the taste is a different class to supermarket ones.
We grew two plants,both outdoor and a good yield of over 100 of the sweet tasting fruits

Here's one of our beauty's

JTaylor

I'll be on to this next year!

David Lock

Looks good, well done Sir. They're just fun to grow (and eat). Feed well, don't let them dry out and avoid hot direct sun David

wrx300scooby

I have tried growing my own for a number of years now. Every variety I try has a tough skin but taste fine, what am I doing wrong?

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Great tips/advice David.
I was and still am amazed at how fast these grew,we got them when they less than an inch tall,a few months later and over 5ft.
Mother Nature never seizes to amaze

Thanks
Rich