terryd 8,036 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Very impressed with tumbling toms my first year with them and we are neck deep in toms. Just made yet another batch of soup. Definitely do them again next year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,369 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Very impressed with tumbling toms my first year with them and we are neck deep in toms. Just made yet another batch of soup. Definitely do them again next year yer mate I like all the tumblers don't get no probs with them and nice n sweet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Sussex. Normally lay them out till tops are totally yellow then string up. Bit like garlic. Had a look at mine today as I said I'd post a pic but they ain't ready. What nice pics of the chillies on here. Can almost taste the things. We are so lucky to have the joy of being able to grow and feed our families.jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIDO.1 20,846 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Having they been standing long some with just start to split after a while while others stand better. So I have noticed. Are they greyhound ? Not a clue what they are...bought em from b&q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,036 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Having they been standing long some with just start to split after a while while others stand better. So I have noticed. Are they greyhound ? Not a clue what they are...bought em from b&q Only reason I asked is I grew greyhound once and tasted great but wouldn't stand long before splitting Edited July 30, 2017 by terryd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie m 668 Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Having they been standing long some with just start to split after a while while others stand better. So I have noticed. Are they greyhound ? Not a clue what they are...bought em from b&q Look like greyhound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,189 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Went down an weeded for couple hours, Found out someone had been having a nose around,tools thrown down and a bin I use for storage had its lid off ,so my gloves had got wet:( Bit disheartened as with the ants ,moles and pigeons I'm not getting a lot Most my spuds didn't appear ,an beans got the rust so pulled them up, Gave it a good weeding , I seemed to be plagued by neighbours plots as ones sending nettles and bindweed over to mine and other one keeps mentioning the fence but never buys any posts or offers any money towards some,yet piles stuff up against a very loose fence,I've replaced 3-4 posts myself there about 11 left to do. Rents due in October so may jack it in as stealthys post reminded me I grew more an enjoyed it more when I grew in pots out the back,so may do that instead. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Went down an weeded for couple hours, Found out someone had been having a nose around,tools thrown down and a bin I use for storage had its lid off ,so my gloves had got wet:( Bit disheartened as with the ants ,moles and pigeons I'm not getting a lot Most my spuds didn't appear ,an beans got the rust so pulled them up, Gave it a good weeding , I seemed to be plagued by neighbours plots as ones sending nettles and bindweed over to mine and other one keeps mentioning the fence but never buys any posts or offers any money towards some,yet piles stuff up against a very loose fence,I've replaced 3-4 posts myself there about 11 left to do. Rents due in October so may jack it in as stealthys post reminded me I grew more an enjoyed it more when I grew in pots out the back,so may do that instead. My biggest problem is keeping things small, I use the Bonsai method, I too, can't help planting up every pot and spare bucket, and I moan every time I have to water them, but I'm an addict. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,036 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Went down an weeded for couple hours, Found out someone had been having a nose around,tools thrown down and a bin I use for storage had its lid off ,so my gloves had got wet:( Bit disheartened as with the ants ,moles and pigeons I'm not getting a lot Most my spuds didn't appear ,an beans got the rust so pulled them up, Gave it a good weeding , I seemed to be plagued by neighbours plots as ones sending nettles and bindweed over to mine and other one keeps mentioning the fence but never buys any posts or offers any money towards some,yet piles stuff up against a very loose fence,I've replaced 3-4 posts myself there about 11 left to do. Rents due in October so may jack it in as stealthys post reminded me I grew more an enjoyed it more when I grew in pots out the back,so may do that instead. Rent the plots next door that seems to work Could you break up a pallet stick some points on and whack them in for your fence. I don't care what things look like as long as they sort of work Edited July 31, 2017 by terryd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,189 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's post an chickenwire ATM that side,I had a walk round before I left ,down by the first gate is plot easy access ,decent fences ,tidy neighbours ,small poly tunnel,it's been planted this year with toms and runners but looks neglected might go up library to the one stop shop an ask if it's coming up for rent as could swap plots. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie m 668 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Two and a bit weeks old now, there's a blemish on the side so seeing how the other one on the vine does, as there's no marks on that one , but it's still small Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,035 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Been feeding with comfrey mix and it really gets things going. Reckon this time of the year a little help doesn't go amiss. I am hoping to put some pics up of the Aubergine and chillies but won't risk it yet as all could come tumbling down. Just ordered all next years seed (and I mean all except seed potatoes) for the princely sum of £26.00 delivered to my door.Seeds Direct. Good people to deal with. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealthy1 3,964 Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 Two and a bit weeks old now, there's a blemish on the side so seeing how the other one on the vine does, as there's no marks on that one , but it's still small Plenty of time yet, keep feeding it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie m 668 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Two and a bit weeks old now, there's a blemish on the side so seeing how the other one on the vine does, as there's no marks on that one , but it's still small Plenty of time yet, keep feeding it. I'm a bit worried about the scar on the left hand side of it , the other on the vine is perfect st the mo , hard as it is im wondering weather to cut the scar one off the vine I'm worried about it getting moldy later on in the season , first for me these giant pumpkins , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terryd 8,036 Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 New development this week as we are getting wood chippings delivered. I was well chuffed and can now mulch my paths the toms have got blossom end rot due to not be happy with the watering situation I assume. pointless letting them go ripe so I will either compost the lot or pick them green and use them for some thing every thing else ok purple sprouting should be good come spring 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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