Hi from Bristol, UK
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Hi from Bristol, UK
Hi everyone,
My name's Kate and I am growing in Bristol, south-west England. Until 2019 I had only grown F1 cherries. 2020 was the first year I experimented with 20 different varieties and became totally hooked! I have posted a review of my 2020 growing season on the grow logs page. I have really enjoyed reading the posts here, and wanted to join and say hello. Thanks for having me!
Kate
My name's Kate and I am growing in Bristol, south-west England. Until 2019 I had only grown F1 cherries. 2020 was the first year I experimented with 20 different varieties and became totally hooked! I have posted a review of my 2020 growing season on the grow logs page. I have really enjoyed reading the posts here, and wanted to join and say hello. Thanks for having me!
Kate
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last frost: 15 May
Ave July daytime high: 22c / 72f
Annual rainfall: 800mm / 31.5 inches, over 126 days of the year
Last frost: 15 May
Ave July daytime high: 22c / 72f
Annual rainfall: 800mm / 31.5 inches, over 126 days of the year
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Welcome from Austin, Texas, where it's now 61-degrees F...about 25 miles northwest of Bastrop, Texas...(home of Worth1). Freezing weather is forecast for the weekend, with possible snow on Monday. Tomato plants in the cold-frame here are in five-inch pots, with plans to bring them indoors tomorrow.
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Hello! Isn't the world of tomatoes so exciting? My first foray into more interesting varieties was Real Seeds too. Little did I know that was just the tip of the iceberg!
I am on the coast near Liverpool. What varieties are you growing this year? If you need some inspiration I can recommend the catalogues of vertiloom.com and tomatofifou.com.
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I am on the coast near Liverpool. What varieties are you growing this year? If you need some inspiration I can recommend the catalogues of vertiloom.com and tomatofifou.com.
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Hi Kate Welcome to the Junction
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Welcome Kate! ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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temperate marine climate
yearly precip 61 inches/1550 mm
temperate marine climate
yearly precip 61 inches/1550 mm
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Hi there, thank you- I haven't even heard of Vertiloom and Tomatofifou- will have to check them out! ....Well, I say that.... I really don't need any more seeds.... my "shortlist" for which I have seeds is 56 varieties this year.... some which I bought, and some which were gifts from friends. I'm excited to grow some of the dark tomatoes, try a brandywine for the first time, and some more early bush tomatoes.rossomendblot wrote: ↑Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:19 pm
I am on the coast near Liverpool. What varieties are you growing this year? If you need some inspiration I can recommend the catalogues of vertiloom.com and tomatofifou.com.
I am sending some Latah seeds to a friend of mine in Liverpool this week, who is new to growing and was seeking tomato reccomendations.... They were so early and tasty for me I thought they might be a good choice for the chilly north
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Do you have varieties you are particularly excited to grow this year?
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last frost: 15 May
Ave July daytime high: 22c / 72f
Annual rainfall: 800mm / 31.5 inches, over 126 days of the year
Last frost: 15 May
Ave July daytime high: 22c / 72f
Annual rainfall: 800mm / 31.5 inches, over 126 days of the year
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Hi Kate, welcome! Glad you could join us tomato enthusiasts ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Welcome to the Junction from Down Under Kate
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Welcome from Bastrop Texas.
Worth
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
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You might as well be arguing with a cat.
25 miles southeast of Waterloo Texas.
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Welcome from Pennsylvania! You do sound hooked! It’s a great addiction! With 56 varieties you are off to a good start! If you are like the rest of us that is just the beginning. Every year I find new ones I just have to try! Best of luck in your grow outs and enjoy your time here!
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Hi kate, and a big welcome from over...The counties. The weather must be the similar to ours in Hampshire at the moment. Waiting on those first signs of spring. The forum is a very friendly place of knowledgeable people in lots of things from all over the globe. Great to have you on board.
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It's too late now, the tomato bug has bitten you, there is no escaping it.KateUK wrote: ↑Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:44 pmHi there, thank you- I haven't even heard of Vertiloom and Tomatofifou- will have to check them out! ....Well, I say that.... I really don't need any more seeds.... my "shortlist" for which I have seeds is 56 varieties this year.... some which I bought, and some which were gifts from friends. I'm excited to grow some of the dark tomatoes, try a brandywine for the first time, and some more early bush tomatoes.
I am sending some Latah seeds to a friend of mine in Liverpool this week, who is new to growing and was seeking tomato reccomendations.... They were so early and tasty for me I thought they might be a good choice for the chilly north
Do you have varieties you are particularly excited to grow this year?
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Latah does very well up here, it's almost always the first to ripen. I really like the taste too.
Most of the varieties for this year are new to me, but I am particularly excited for the two dark tomatoes, Daniel Burson and Big Cheef.
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Re: Hi from Bristol, UK
Welcome! We'll feed your addiction very nicely here. ![Wink ;-)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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