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I have only recently got my hands on my plot and have cleared an area in one third of it. I planted some toms that had been in pots in my front garden for a while and am a bit worried that they may not like their new home. They are quite a bit smaller than the ones that are actually planted in my garden do you think that they will survive? Also the same with some chilli and pepper plants too.
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As a farmer friend of mine says, they have 2 chances. They'll grow or they won't. You have nothing to lose. It's getting on in the year but we might be blessed with a glorious autumn and late fruitings. Fingers crossed for you!Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
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They may have been shocked by the transplant and it's caused them to stunt their development. I wouldn't worry too much as it's your first year on the plot and you didn't get your hands on it at the best time of year. Toms are pretty resilient things and even if you don't do very well this year, there's always next year to plan for and at least you've managed to get something in after such a late start. Don't beat yourself up over it, to have cleared so much already means that you're making great progress.
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The pepp[ers might not do so well as they need a good bit of heat to give a decent crop but your toms should be ok. As the previous person said, its getting a bit late in the season but if we get a good autumn you may get some nice fruits. Good luck.
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Thanks for all your advice and kind words, I lost one plant in the wind the other day even though it was staked. Most of the plant shave produced flowers and some even have teeny weeny little toms on them too.
I'm thinking of building a cold frame over the peppers and the chillis but so I can move it if I want so I will be mainly planning that out tomorrow.Comment
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The plant that was snapped by the wind survived!! I had mounded up the soil around teh damaged stem and by sheer luck and god knows what it produced fruit only to be taken out by blight like the rest of the crop but hey I have got some really really nice Green tomato chutney!!Comment
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Good to hear wiccanlou!
Every year if different and next may be the year of the red tomato once more!!
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