Giant tomato contest

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  1. Coppice

    Coppice In Flower

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    Now this active gardening group of forums probably isn't going to support the full spectrum of what a giant tomato can be. That said:

    Many of our growers do have access to a set of scales. And wouldn't mind having some bragging rights.

    Your giant tomato needs a photo of it upon a scale. Weight shall be the sole determiner of giantism.

    It should grow from a single stem (it may have a compound or mega blossom scar), but must be a single fruit.

    This year I am due to grow Tennessee Britches, Cherokee Chocolate, and Thessaloniki Ox-hearts. All have grown one Kilo fruit on past years.

    I don't know if there is a giant in my seed vials or not. Time will tell.
     
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  3. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Good luck with your tomatoes and do let us see the giant you will, potentially be growing, when it's ripe for picking.
     
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    Coppice, steroids, also Tomato Growth Hormone (TGH). Bulk up that tomato!
     
  5. Coppice

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    Nope, no steroids, just plain ol' poo.
     



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    Are we having a contest ?? Count me in !! Can`t plant till spring though !!
     
  7. Coppice

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    Me either. I'se bored out of my gourd.

    I'll be setting up my wintersown totes after the new year.
     
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    Looking for this post Mart? ;)
     
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    Yep ! Thats the one. I forgot who suggested it first. Give you a brownie button! I think it will be fun.
     

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