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    Is it too late?

    Hi All,

    After watching an episode of Jamie at Home last night (was all about tomatoes) I want to try and grow some other varieties of Tomatoes apart from money maker, garden pearl, and cherry. I couldn't believe the amount of different ones there are when I searched online.

    My question is it too late to sow some seeds, or would it be worth a go?

    Thanks,
    I hate slugs!!
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    seen these online - more expensive obviously than seed growing but might help for this season
    Last edited by elsie-scot; 06-06-2009, 09:38 AM.
    Elsie

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    • #3
      I think I would buy a couple of plants and grow on now.

      I've got striped stuffer, marmande, garden pearl, yellow perfection and Golden Boy this year.
      Hayley B

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      • #4
        Would you like a couple of seedlings sent to you? I can't guarantee the type as I've got 29 and not sure which is small enough to send but I expect it might be some of the heritage red or yellow pears that I sowed when I got back from NYC a month ago. They are still small enough to send if I wrap them carefully.

        Just let me know and I'll get some posted off at the start of next week.

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        • #5
          I have several spare plants I could post out,I've kept one of seedling containers for posting.I have Tigerella small stripey tom and minibell small bush tom ideal for pots on patio. PM me with address if you'd like some.
          Gardening forever- housework whenever

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          • #6
            Originally posted by elsie-scot View Post
            seen these online - more expensive obviously than seed growing but might help for this season
            what a FABULOUS site Elsie! Never seen/heard so many tom varieties!!

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            • #7
              Great Vegetable Seeds from The Real Seed Catalogue

              Try these for size, less varieties but all grow in Wales - so if they grow there they will grow most places across the UK

              Also try the HSL at the bottom of my sig, it should link to the organic catalogue, also with lots of varieties

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              • #8
                Thanks you for the links and offer to send some seedlings. That would be great!

                Made me day. I will PM you my details this afternoon. Thanks again.
                I hate slugs!!

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                • #9
                  try this link, they have some great varieties and post out pretty quickly!

                  W Robinson and Son, specialist seed supplier, mail order vegetable seeds, mammoth vegetables its robinsons, u can phone them too and ask what they have!
                  Dont worry about tomorrow, live for today

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Lemon View Post
                    what a FABULOUS site Elsie! Never seen/heard so many tom varieties!!
                    I know I have no space left on my conservatory window but was so tempted by some of them even more reason to squeeze a wee greehouse into the garden!
                    Elsie

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                    • #11
                      As well as my usual beefsteak, plum, delight and pearl, I'm trying a Hillbilly given to me by a friend and after visiting the suggested sites I'll probably be trying a few more now! I'll be looking like one soon.
                      Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                      • #12
                        If it stops raining.
                        Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                        • #13
                          I thought I was too late after my crop failed and ended up buying some plants from the car boot sale! Cheaper than the shops
                          "Nothing contrary to one's genius"


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                            Chrissie - good to see you back.

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                            • #15
                              I didn't sow any tomatoes this year, but have managed to end up with about 6 different plants, through swaps

                              There's already fruit on the Feb sown ones.
                              All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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