Finally broke the 1 pound barrier
 

I grow tomatoes in Earthboxes and Root Pouches. This is the first time I've had tomatoes weighing over a pound. All the tomatoes in the picture were grown in Root Pouches.

Can't see the weight, but the first tomato on the scale is Boronia (a dwarf project release - seeds from VictorySeeds.com) weight 1.45

Right picture is Orange Russian 117 - (there is even bigger ones on the vine), weighed in at 1.34. Seeds from TV member Pondgardener - Thank You George

Bottom picture is Summertime Gold - Didn't quite make the 1 lb but worthy nonetheless. Seeds were from 2014 MMMM swap - Thank you donator and Tormado.

Congratulations Barb on your prize tomatoes. I am happy to have played a small part in offering the seeds for the OR#117...have you sliced it yet? The others look great as well. I am envious that you have tomatoes already as I have just started seeds for mine just a day ago.:wait:

George in Colorado

Barb,

Your tomatoes look great!! Must have been a real challenge to accomplish this feat in humid Florida.:yes:

Raybo

Oh Barb. Nice! I get the 1 lb + ones in Earthboxes too, but they are the early part of the season, when its cooler. That dwarf is very pretty.

Excellent! I know you've put in the work and it's good to see you rewarded. It's also very encouraging for me as a novice container grower.

The OR117 looks especially beautiful. I've got seedlings going from that same pondgardener stock and I'm excited about that too.

Thanks everyone.

Forgot to mention, the red snowman shaped one is Wild Fred. 3rd time growing it so using my own seeds now. Seeds originally from Heritage.

[B]George[/B] - Haven't tasted it yet; After I picked it, I can see it needs a day or two to ripen further. Will leave the others on the vine. Had no idea it would get so big.

[B]Raybo[/B] - The weather has been cooperating so far; mid to high 60s in the night.

[B]Marsha[/B] - The only ones ripe in my Earthboxes are Juane Flamme. The others have a long way to go/grow first. Good to hear that you get 1+lbers from the EB. Maybe someday I will too.

[B]Ricky[/B] - I'm sure you will be equally rewarded with OR also.

Barb- is your OR117 setting lots of fruit? Mine has been sort of a dud so far, but I just moved it to where it can get better sun. Kinda late in the season for me though. Those night temps are usually over 71-72 now. There's always next year. (Sigh)

Awesome! You should be proud of these. What was your secret?

Congrats Barb!! WOWZA!!

congrats Barb!

Barb, those all look great. You got me started using the root pouches and I have had great success with them. The things you learn are Tomatoville are amazing.

Great job! I'm growing Boronia this season also, great to see it has large tomato potential!

Al

Hi Barb -- what size Root Pouches are you using for the dwarfs?

Also the pouch size on the OR 117, and pruning. Thank you

Thanks everyone!

[B]KEOWEE[/B] - Dwarfs are in 5 gallon Root Pouches, I have 1 or 2 in 3 gallon Root Pouches.

[B]RICKY [/B]- OR is in a 10 Gallon root pouch. The plant is kind of wispy, so pruning was really easy.

[B]KAY, KEOWEE, RICKY[/B] - I had much better success when I started elevating all my root pouches.

I've been using Root Pouches for several years; 2 seasons a year. I have them from 2,3,5,7,10, 15 gallon. 7 Gallon for tomatoes is my favorite.

After a few seasons, mine getting very mossy; like carpet. It doesn't seem to bother the plants; probably helps keep in moisture.


I used to buy the Brown Longest Lasting ones, but have bought the 4 years grey ones for growing dwarfs.

The First picture is a dwarf in 5 gallon; if you look on the right, you can see I will use anything to elevate.

The 2nd Picture is from my raised beds which I don't use for tomatoes due to nemotodes.

The 3rd picture is a 15 gallon root pouch sitting directly on a wooden pallet; but behind it, are 2 plants elevated on the wooden pallet.