tomatoes

@savypat (20216)
United States
May 6, 2012 2:01pm CST
Bought the plants and got them replanted, 3 days ago. Already have had to cover them 4 nights for frost. I know we would be wise to wait unti the end of May but on days like today I cannot stand not to have some of the garden in and tomatoes are something that seems to take forever to get ripe. BUT HOMEGROWN is worth every bit of trouble to grow. I can smell and taste them right now in my mind. Hope you get to plant something to eat. Blessings
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8 responses
• United States
6 May 12
My grandfather has tomatoes too! He started with the standard garden pot, then realized that it was being attacked too much by birds and pests as well as the weather. Now he has those hanging vegebatble gardens that has a chicken wire fence around them to keep the birds off. Works pretty well for frost and pests and now we look forward to those ripe tomoatoes in the fall!
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 May 12
I have never had birds get into my tomatoes. But we do have tomatoe worms, if you don't pay attention they can realy get ahead of you. We just pick them off and drown them.
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
6 May 12
One of my favorite vegetables, is without a doubt, the tomato. I like eating in every way, even raw, dressed in salad. Then it more appetizing to me that always comes from tomato sauces that are often used to flavor dishes. Even the simple tomato sauce, has a particular taste, I liked when I put it slightly warmed with a bit of oil on the spaghetti.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
15 Sep 12
Potted Tomatoes and Basil - Would you start your own garden now?
"HOMEGROWN is worth every bit of trouble to grow." I like this statement of yours. You know what? You inspired me even more to keep planting. Homegrown is certified fresh and organic and most of all it is free. We can't really tell if those veggies we get from the market are free from chemical so better grow our own as much as we can. Actually, I've been really inspired and jealous of my friend who has lots of tomatoes. I thought I can also start my own tomato garden with some more herbs and jalapenos. It's sweet to eat the fruits of your own labor so I wanna taste the sweetness in a month or two. I have already started and I am enjoying it so.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
15 Sep 12
To my way of thinking, the very best tomatoe ever eaten is a ripe one still warm from the sun and right out of your garden. Enjoy.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
7 May 12
i love to eat tomatoes but i just buy it in the market or supermarket only, I never plant tomatoes yet.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 May 12
If you ever get the chance to grow some, do you'll be for a wonderful treat.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
8 May 12
Yes, i know. But i don't have a garden, i just care some cactus in my balcony only...I hope i can plant tomatoes one day...
@bonding2 (219)
• South Africa
7 May 12
There is nothing like a home grown tomatoes ,they are fresh and not refrigerated and besides it gives joy to nurture them and watch them grow
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@alutka (211)
6 May 12
yes, tomatoes are wonderful, the taste is such a memory of summer, and the smell is the aroma wakacji.Trzeba only can find a good tomato, those without chemical additives,
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@GardenGerty (157481)
• United States
6 May 12
I have not planted any yet, just onions. We have not had any frost for at least three weeks, though, and so I should just decide what kind I want and get them planted. My cherries are getting red, though. Yum for all the red fruits.
@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
6 May 12
In my country, with mild winters, we plant the tomato seeds in Winter and transplant them to their final home with the first approach of Spring, before it says so in the calendar. If the nights are going to be too cold, I have these thin plastic bags (very unexpensive, the kind I use to put away Winter´s sweaters in Summer). I make a "home" for each tomato with them and a stick so they will stay put. They love that extra heat.