[Beewyched]

Decided just to stick to the Gardeners Delight this year, as for the past 2 summers no other tomatoes have managed up here 
Having grown mine from seed too this year, I did my usual & had too many to fit in my little grow-house, so I've got 10 in the (north-facing ) "conservatory".  The packet stated they should grow "up to 5 ft" - I've just had to restake them as a few are heading for 7 ft 
They've definately not been pampered    so what's going on ?
 

[YorkshireLass]

...they're trying to reach some sunshine...? 

[Fleecewife]

You're right Yorkshire lass - it's too dark in a north facing place in the northern hemisphere, so the plants become aetiolated/drawn ie extra tall.  Are they also a bit pale beewyched?     Have they got any fruit on, and how do they compare with the ones in the other growhouse?   wot - no tomato emoticon 

[Beewyched]

Hiya Juliet 
Aha - so that's the problem    they're definately no paler than the ones outside - I actually thought they were looking better, certainly taller    allbeit that the top foot or so has bent over & is now growing across the ceiling    No fruit on any yet, but they are flowering.
I must get my OH to show me how to upload photos on here & ask Dan for a tomato emoticon - yoohoo

[Fleecewife]

If you string them across the roof they will be easier to pick as they will dangle down - and they won't bash you on the head as pumpkins do      You should still get a crop but they might not be so sweet as those ripened in sunshine.
I still haven't managed to post pics on here - I know the principle but it's easier to get OH to do it than to tax my little brain     

[Beewyched]

Hm - so IF they set fruits    then maybe I should move them to the windowsills at the front of the house (south facing) to ripen 

[suziequeue]

Our GDs are going great guns in the polytunnel but they are very triffid-like. Really thick "trunks". Up to three feet high now and putting out absolutely MASSES of flowers.


I have an awful feeling that the fruit isn't going to ripen in time though