Tomatoes - Page 9

The Hollyberry Lady · 09-29-2010, 03:51 PM

Thanks Tony...Rik was mentioning this in a pm as well.

Here's one of my outdoor "Patio" tomatoes today...

Gonna bring this plant inside for the Winter.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-03-2010, 08:40 AM

More indoor fruits...

: )

PennyG · 10-07-2010, 06:02 AM

Well done, Sherry

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-08-2010, 09:13 AM

Thanks, Penny!

They're developing and growing very quickly in my south window...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-12-2010, 08:41 AM

Tips on Growing Determinate Tomatoes Indoors

Here's my "Patio" tomato plant this morning, loaded with fruits...

Notice I keep a little mini tomato cage around the plant to support it? This will prevent it from leaning or falling over completely as it grows about two feet tall in a pot.

No pollination is required indoors to get fruits on your plant...

One thing you should know if you're growing tomatoes indoors though is that edible plants attract pests like no other plants, for obvious reasons, so you must take measures against them, most especially inside.

Here's what I do to ward off leaf-sucking spider mites...

Once a week, I take my two foot tall tomato plant straight to the bathtub...and I lay it right down on it's side and fill the tub up a bit with water, making sure some of the leaves are submerged down in the water.

Before laying the plant down I bag the pot and tie it off, so the soil doesn't seep out into the tub. I swish the leaves around and even use a cup to pour water over them and I turn the plant in the water so that all sides get submerged.

Showering your plant once a week will keep mites away for good & your plant will fourish with tomatoes all Fall and Winter long...

with more on their way...

As you can see from my previous pics, "Patio" tomatoes grow very quickly...and they ripen fast too...and they're absolutely delicious!

I use a good well draining soil-less medium (Sunshine Pro-Mix #4) and I fertilize regularily with a organic water-soluble formula called DNF (Dutch Nutrient Formula). I also mix some Blood & Bonemeal into the soil when I first pot the seedling up into it's larger home container.

Fertilizing your tomato plant is extremely important if you want want an abundance of plump fruits, so this is something to pay special attention to. Mine gets a dose each week without fail.

I'll show more shots soon...

: )

soundofthemusic1 · 10-13-2010, 01:46 AM

Sherry, a big

to you for posting great information on how to grow tomatoes indoors.

When you say,

Quote:

No pollination is required indoors to get fruits on your plant...

Do you mean all varieties of tomatoes are self-pollinating, whether grown indoors or outdoors?

Rae

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-13-2010, 07:10 AM

Yes Rae, that is precisely what I'm saying. All types of tomatoes will produce fruits indoors (and outdoors) without any pollination whatsoever.

Showering your tomato plant consistently and regularily will not only discourage spider mites, but whitefly and aphids as well.

Sun, nutrients, good well draining soil, & regular pest control, are the four key things to be concerned about when growing tomatoes inside. It really isn't difficult at all and if you're determined to do it and pay close attention to your tomato plants needs, it's as easy as pie.

I intend on harvesting red delicious fruits from my winter windowsill all winter long and have done so in previous years.

I'll continue to show the plant as it grows and ripens...

: )

sunfish · 10-13-2010, 08:00 AM

This may help

Tomato Pollination Graphics

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-13-2010, 09:40 AM

Took this shot early this morning...

Can't wait for them to get a bit bigger and turn red...

: )

soundofthemusic1 · 10-13-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunfish

This may help

Tomato Pollination Graphics

Tony,

I can't get to the above web site in your posting. I believe this is the link, Tomato Pollination Graphics, that you have in your reply.

I did googled the answer before asking Sherry the question and found inconsistent or vague conclusion. I'll read more on this. Thanks!

Rae

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-13-2010, 03:47 PM

Thanks, Rae.

Another tip on growing tomatoes inside:

Be sure to turn your plant a bit every couple of days, to ensure it gets an even amount of light on all the fruits...

More shots when things begin to turn red...

: )

PennyG · 10-14-2010, 06:44 AM

Very nice, Sherry.

soundofthemusic1 · 10-14-2010, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Yes Rae, that is precisely what I'm saying. All types of tomatoes will produce fruits indoors (and outdoors) without any pollination whatsoever.

Showering your tomato plant consistently and regularily will not only discourage spider mites, but whitefly and aphids as well.

Sun, nutrients, good well draining soil, & regular pest control, are the four key things to be concerned about when growing tomatoes inside. It really isn't difficult at all and if you're determined to do it and pay close attention to your tomato plants needs, it's as easy as pie.

I intend on harvesting red delicious fruits from my winter windowsill all winter long and have done so in previous years.

I'll continue to show the plant as it grows and ripens...

Sherry,

I'm amazed by how much care you give to your tomato plants, and what a great difference in looks and fruit setting there is between your plants and mine.

Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos with us.

What I observed in my volunteer Roma tomato plants in the basement in winter, 2008 does confirm your saying. They were flowering and setting fruits. According to the article Tony sent me, it was not the fruit flies or whatever that were in my basements if I understood the article correctly.

This year in Georgia, it rained maybe once in August and twice in September. The weather forcast predicts pretty much no rain in October. I have been harvesting some, but not many, grape tomatoes, and four green regular tomatoes. By the time I picked them, either green or red, the skin is already hard.

I'm glad to see that your tomato plants are doing outstandingly well.

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-16-2010, 11:10 AM

More Tips on Growing Tomatoes Indoors...

When tomato plants are grown in containers, even in the Wintertime, in a warm south window, require a whole lot of water. In fact, my plant currently requires water daily, as it's in sun all day long and producing fruits rapidly.

Be sure to water your tomato plants regularily and not let the pot dry out, or it could be at the expense of your new blossoms which will drop off, or your tomatoes will be sunken-in looking and therefore destroyed.

As you can see by this pic I took today, the fruits are getting very plump, very fast...

They cannot ripen soon enough for me...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-25-2010, 11:40 AM

Well, here they are today...

Be sure to check out Ante's great new thead, too...

Growing potted vegetables

Hoping more people will get into growing potted veggies and be inspired to even try some indoors...

: )

bananarama2 · 10-25-2010, 03:35 PM

I'm envious....got to get myself inspired and get something going myself. Have tried rooting slips from my summer plants, but they're not cooperating so far. I have a couple late volunteers I may pot up, but not sure what varieties they are. Very impressive looking plant and fruits!

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-25-2010, 04:53 PM

You know something Rik? If I was feeling really nice, I could mail you a mature "Patio" plant straight from my garden! I have some with fruits on them even!

I'd have to bring one inside for you within the next couple days before hard frost hits but I would if you seriously want it ???

Reply here in the thread if you don't mind and let me know, and if you're interested, I'll pm you in a couple days. Just too busy with many pm's right now.

The only reason I'm offering is because you're in Canada and the cost would be minimal to send it. Bob has already bilked me for enough shipping costs this season!

Anyway, let me know...

: )

saltydad · 10-25-2010, 08:28 PM

Well I was certainly surprised yesterday. My hardy begonias have become quite tall and are blooming a sea of pink. When I went to turn on the water hose, I discovered a nice pink Brandywine tomato of medium size from one of my hanging plants hidden inside the bed. I brought it in, but haven't cut it yet as it represents the last taste of fresh tomatoes until next summer. I'll let you know how good it is. What a pleasant surprise!

The Hollyberry Lady · 10-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Congratulations, Howard!

I can see why you're so excited. I am too. I can't wait to show how super red and juicy the inside of my "Patio" tomatoes are, even in the dead of winter!

Be sure to let us know how good yours was Howard...even though we're all jealous!

: )

Patty in Wisc · 10-26-2010, 12:15 AM

I have tomatoes coming out of my ears LOL. Not enough to cook down to make sauce, but they are here. Like I said, I never planted them ... just came up from last year. The red cherry tom's are not very good... not juicy & tough skinned. Romas are OK but not good to eat raw -- best for cooking down. There is a bigger red - don'[t know what it is but it's just OK, & then there is a med size orangey one that is really juicy & tastes great.
I know someone that plants a small plant in 1 bag of compost/manure bought from a nursery, & they grow HUGE LOL. They poke a few holes in bottom of bag for drainage.
Funny that MG fert for tom's is lower in N (nitrogen) but they grow so well in high N.

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