[gobs]

I can report an enormous hight difference now between the not light lack sensitive and the other tomato.

These breeders do know what they are doing.

What type was it gobs?

I bought it abroad , I'm afraid. I should have a few spare seeds if interested though.

[Auntiemogs]

That's very kind of you gobs.  I can swap you for a few Shirley's Pixie if you would like?
http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/vegetable_plants/tomato_plant_shirleys_pixie/

[gobs]

That's very kind of you gobs.  I can swap you for a few Shirley's Pixie if you would like?
http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/vegetable_plants/tomato_plant_shirleys_pixie/

I do own so many seeds, it's more like an embarrassment than any use.

Thanks for the offer though, I think I just should not get more seeds.

Just drop me address and do not worry about it. You will get to know if and when I'm after something.

[Auntiemogs]

That's very kind of you gobs.  I can swap you for a few Shirley's Pixie if you would like?
http://www.victoriananursery.co.uk/vegetable_plants/tomato_plant_shirleys_pixie/

I do own so many seeds, it's more like an embarrassment than any use.

Thanks for the offer though, I think I just should not get more seeds.

Just drop me address and do not worry about it. You will get to know if and when I'm after something.

I know I have a seed buying problem  but don't feel so bad now a friend has offered to sell any excess plants for me at boot fairs. 

I shall accept you kind offer sir, even if it does sound like it could get me into trouble! 

[DD.]

Just potted my Shirley up. Buried them up to the cotyledons. Still looking quite healthy.

No sign of the Black Krim self-saved seed. 

[sunshineband]

Just potted my Shirley up. Buried them up to the cotyledons. Still looking quite healthy.

No sign of the Black Krim self-saved seed. 

Yet 

[DD.]

Mentioned elsewhere, but the Black Krim popped up 2 days ago.

Current state of the Shirley here:

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=69457.msg989603#msg989603

[Trillium]

I've just ordered a new to me paste tom called Bellstar which is supposed to be blight resistant (not that I have much trouble with that) but the fruits are larger and more prolific as well as tastier than Romas or San M's. Can't wait to try them out.

Also ordered more Stupice (pronounced Stu-peeka) for my mum who has a shorter growing season. These are also listed as blight resistant, which she got last year and they indeed took a while to become damaged. So, not totally resistant but at least you have a chance to harvest them.

I'm definitely growing Sungold this year but not any Sweet 100's, my old standby. Grew sungold last year, and wow! my kind of tomato.

[Auntiemogs]

One Shirley's Pixie up out of three.  No more coir pellets for me...

[mumofstig]

I've potted on 2 Red Alerts, 4 Gartenperle and 2 Carlton have just shown through 

[gobs]

This Elf called, don't care about light tomato still does not need repotting. Growing first set of leaves and about a cm tall.

I'm sending them Auntiemogs, just had workmen in and forgot about a few things.

[Auntiemogs]

This Elf called, don't care about light tomato still does not need repotting. Growing first set of leaves and about a cm tall.

I'm sending them Auntiemogs, just had workmen in and forgot about a few things.

Ooh lovely, thanks hun. I have a 1.5cm Shirley's Pixie with a slight curl the the leaves (not leggy though). May replant without the coir pellets and see if I get summat sensible. 

[digalotty]

i have just ordered some shirley pixie seeds, ( thanks for the link auntiemogs )  i will get them on the way next week when they arrive  with foil backing (thanks DD for that top tip)

[Headgardener22]

I know this is sort of cheating (and maybe isn't for this thread) but has anybody tried tomato plug plants? There seem to be an awful lot of them from Thompson, etc.. They seem expensive (and not much choice) but I wondered if they counted as "early sown"?

[DD.]

Strictly DIY on this thread!