Author Topic: Tomatoes outside in Scotland (Read 5162 times)

Beewyched · « **on:** April 07, 2011, 08:45:28 pm »

We didn't manage this last year, but would like to maybe try a plant or 2 this year - any ideas for the ones most likely to survive/produce in a fairly exposed/windy area?

doganjo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:46:38 pm »

I'd like to know too, although my back garden is South facing and sheltered by 40 foot leylands

Beewyched · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:59:36 pm »

Are you going to have a go at tomato-homicide too Annie

doganjo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:19:54 pm »

Quote from: Beewyched on April 07, 2011, 08:59:36 pm

Are you going to have a go at tomato-homicide too Annie

Like it

Might as well. I can kill most other things.

Adn if I don't manage it myself, my boys wee on anything higher than about 8 inches so they'll finish them off

Beewyched · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:27:55 pm »

You make a pretty formidable team between you

Fleecewife · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2011, 12:23:58 am »

My first year here I grew tomatoes outside - probably Gardeners Delight but it's a bit long ago for my poor memory. They grew beautifully, lovely strong plants, heavy healthy crop, but they never ripened before they were struck down by frosts. I have never tried again. However, if you could protect them from the wind with a tall frame on three sides, perhaps lined with foil at the back to reflect the sun back onto the plants, you could have a chance. Another option would be to grow very small cherry types which ripen earlier than full sized fruits

Beewyched · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2011, 10:02:43 am »

Hm $:-\$

I got a freebie packet of G Delight on a magazine, will give them a go.

Even more of a reason for us to get a polytunnel this year methinks