That third picture is exactly how I found one of my greenhouse tomatoes this morning! A golden sunrise had become so heavy it snapped the bamboo pole, and pulled the roof tie off as well. Luckily the plant didn't snap, but I have a couple of trusses now ripening on my windowsill!
Mine are in a growhouse, so it's a bit tricky to do much with that one. Can't grow outdoors here as the climate's too iffy for them. You might not get those ones ripening in time. You'll just have to judge it with the temps.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Tomatoes actually do better if left to get slightly dry before watering. However, it's about consistent watering. Chopping and changing the regime causes problems, which is why it can be more difficult if they're growing outside.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've got one! First ever home-grown tomato I was going to chuck this plant at one point as it only has 3 tomatoes on it but glad I persevered. All the ones in the mini greenhouse outside are still very green though.
To add a bit more detail to what Lyn said, you can cut off all leaves below every truss that has set it’s tomatoes. That way you get more light to aid ripening, and more ventilation, which reduces the risk of blight. And it makes it easier to pick your toms and get in there to remove side shoots.
Carmarthenshire (mild, wet, windy). Loam over shale, very slightly sloping, so free draining. Mildly acidic or neutral.
Thanks @Emerion, I'll go and have a look in the greenhouse and see if there are any more leaves I could cut off. All my tomatoes are still green and show absolutely no sign of ripening, although they are big enough. We are now getting colder nights so I'm trying to remember to close the sliding doors in the evening.
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It's just down to the weather and temps you have over the next few weeks as to how well they ripen.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
One of mine is propped up, lying sideways, against another plant. It'll just have to take it's chances in there
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
You might not get those ones ripening in time. You'll just have to judge it with the temps.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...