These tiny button-sized scarlet balls represent a gardening milestone for me. My first ever cherry tomatoes, grown without sprays or chemicals, in the dead of winter!
This time last year I had invested in a small four tiered plastic covered greenhouse with good intentions of using it to raise seeds for that coming summer. Unfortunately my complete lack of understanding about the principles behind greenhouse seed raising lead to a production of crispy brown seedlings (note to self: leaving a greenhouse completely closed in the Australian summer will lead to temps above 50oC).
This winter, having invested in a much larger greenhouse (and some informal education on the matter) I have had success with raising seeds.
This tomato plant grew from seeds dropped after last summers crop. I think the variety was called "Tiny Tom". The fruits small size is due to the plant having to grow in a smaller than ideal pot, as space in my greenhouse is limited.
While two tiny tomatoes really does not even qualify for a salad for one, it is an indicator to me that in gardening, anything is possible.
Thanks everyone for your lovely comments to my last post, they are really appreciated :-)
Sam xox
Those little tomatoes are such a deep ripe colour. Sounds like your green house techniques are successful.
ReplyDeleteThe tomato plant which you sent to me has 3 healthy little green tomatoes already ( no greenhouse at littlegreenvillage ). Is our plant a sister to the tomato plant upon which your cherry tomatoes grew
It took a while but yes I do feel that I have got the hang of the greenhouse now. I'm so excited to hear that the tomato plant is fruiting!!! Yes I do think it is a sister - those tiny tomatoes will be beautifully sweet. xox
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