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Apri
16-09-2006, 10:26 PM
Hi

My son's tomato/tomarto plant has a quite a few fruits but still very green. Should I pick them and put them somewhere like on a window shelf or wait until they ripen on the plant?

Thanks in advance
Apri
smirnoff
16-09-2006, 10:27 PM
i would wait for a bit, but then i am no gardener!!!
Ravenfire
16-09-2006, 10:28 PM
If they look a good size and you are worried about the bird or insects getting to them you can pick them off and put them on a windowsill
Netty
17-09-2006, 12:41 AM
Yup, I agree with Raven, they will ripen on a sunny windowsill if you think they are too exposed (or whatever) on the plant.
wkdfraggle
17-09-2006, 01:53 AM
Can i please ask when your son planted his tomato plant?
My son planted one and we have nothing as yet!

Simone
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Apri
17-09-2006, 08:03 AM
Can i please ask when your son planted his tomato plant?
My son planted one and we have nothing as yet!

Simone
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Hi - we planted them back in April and must admit they did take their time appearing. The tomatoes usually start appearing after the plant has starting flowering. Have you had any flowers?
Hope you get something soon.:luck:
Best wishes
Apri
wkdfraggle
17-09-2006, 02:18 PM
No flowers! Think its getting too late in the season for anything exciting to happen. We are making a greenhouse type enclosure for the winter - at least they will be stronger for next year!
Shouldnt complain - We have managed to grow two pumpkins! :D
Just hoping they are ready for our halloween party now!

Simone
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likes
18-12-2006, 08:53 PM
[QUOTE=Apri;211308]My son's tomato/tomarto plant has a quite a few fruits but still very green. Should I pick them and put them somewhere like on a window shelf or wait until they ripen on the plant?/QUOTE]

Bit late replying to this but my experience is that you can leave tomatoes on a plant until the first frost hits it and the leaves start to brown. Take them off then and put them on a windowsill. But as long as the plant is alive it is best to leave them on.

What happened in the end? If you are growing outdoors in England it is usually best to try the small 'cherry' types as these aren't so fussy. Also they are sweeter and kids will like them more.

Can't recommend growing your own too much. Tomatoes in the shops are hard and taste of nothing.