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Category Archives: Tomatoes

Tomatoes and Brix Values

Posted in: Brix Values, Fruit, Tomatoes | April 28, 2023 at 08:14 , by Downside Nurseries

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We listed the Tomatoes in our last newsletter – it’s here on our news page if you missed it Here’s a general scale for your informationBrix 4-5: the majority of commercial tomatoes seem to fall into this range; sometimes lacking a distinguishing flavourBrix 6-7: this is where the tomato starts...

Tomatoes

Posted in: News, Newsletter, Tomatoes | April 15, 2023 at 14:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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published 7th April 2023 The first batch of tomatoes is potted up and ready for those of you who have frost protection. A small garden greenhouse will not keep out much frost so, in an emergency, fleece or even a layer of newspaper may save the day. There is no...

Tomatoes at Downside as of 5th April 2022

Posted in: Tomatoes, Vegetables | April 5, 2022 at 10:17 , by Downside Nurseries

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We are growing 15 varieties this year – more than ever: something for everyone. Alas, two old favourites are missing: Gardener’s Delight and Tumbler. There is simply no seed available this year, so you are unlikely to find them elsewhere either. To replace Gardener’s Delight, we are growing Sweet Million...