A4A Biggest tomato competition 2014

Started by Nigel B, January 29, 2014, 15:42:36

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Nigel B

Right then..... Its 2014 and I'm in! :blob7:

I have nothing special to grow out, but hey, you have to be in it to win it.  :toothy10:

I do have some beefsteak seeds from last year though. Marmandi? Bah! Can't remember what they are called, but I'll try growing just one tomato to one plant and see what happens.
Who dares challenge me?  :tongue3:
"Carry on therefore with your good work.  Do not rest on your spades, except for those brief periods which are every gardeners privilege."

Nigel B

"Carry on therefore with your good work.  Do not rest on your spades, except for those brief periods which are every gardeners privilege."

manicscousers

I'll have another go, nothing special, costo something and my 'handbags' of course  :icon_cheers:

Jayb

#2
I've split this to make a new sticky thread. If anyone wants to check last years, Link to Jeannine's 2013 Biggest tomato comp http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,74970.msg764860.html#msg764860


Quote from: Nigel B on January 29, 2014, 15:42:36
Who dares challenge me?  :tongue3:

Fighting talk
I'm in  :happy7:
Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

goodlife


manicscousers


slyfox-mal

i dont mind joining this again this year so count me in  i will at my expense send the winner ( excluding myself  of course) bernard lavery's book on how to grow giant vegetables if thats ok with the site admins all the best mal
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

goodlife

Quote from: slyfox-mal on February 02, 2014, 17:02:44
i dont mind joining this again this year so count me in  i will at my expense send the winner ( excluding myself  of course) bernard lavery's book on how to grow giant vegetables if thats ok with the site admins all the best mal
:icon_cheers:

..though we could do copy of it each before the growing starts.... :tongue3:

slyfox-mal

that would sort of spoil the idea of a small prize
lol
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

Debs

Did someone throw down a challenge??  :toothy4:

Bring it on !!!

Debs  :icon_flower:

manicscousers


Jayb

Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

manicscousers

Transplanted 2 handbags and a big challenge  :blob7:

Jayb

Quote from: slyfox-mal on February 02, 2014, 17:02:44
i dont mind joining this again this year so count me in  i will at my expense send the winner ( excluding myself  of course) bernard lavery's book on how to grow giant vegetables if thats ok with the site admins all the best mal

Wow, we are all going to have to grow something extra huuuuge to beat Mal!

That's very thoughtful and I'm sure will be much appreciated by the winner. I can't see it being a problem.
Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

Jayb

I'm just choosing the winning seeds to sow
I'm sure it's going to be this big
Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

slyfox-mal

these are my  seeds for this year

be afraid be very afraid lol just kidding  only 15  varieties this year
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

Jayb

Wow, what a selection  :toothy10:
Have you sown your's yet?
Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

Hector

I'm in, just for a giggle, if ok to try with  bog standard yellow beefsteak I've got propagating. I do have secret weapon of hubby running naked, anticlockwise round washing-line pole at midnight :)
Jackie

slyfox-mal

none sown as of yet I find if you sow to early you don't get a good set on first fruits and this is where most  fused blooms are on first truss
The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are,
the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.

Jayb

Quote from: slyfox-mal on March 26, 2014, 15:45:12
none sown as of yet I find if you sow to early you don't get a good set on first fruits and this is where most  fused blooms are on first truss

I started my biggies too early last year, and with it being such a cold spring it certainly had an impact. I'm just doing saved seed from last year and I think a Big Zac, nothing special but fun to hope.
Seed Circle site http://seedsaverscircle.org/
My Blog, Mostly Tomato Mania http://mostlytomatomania.blogspot.co.uk/

goodlife

Just pricked my seedlings...all are now individual pots and under lights.
:icon_cheers: ..it is all go now...

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