[AnneB]

I am growing a couple of Cuban Flower tomatoes, which have giant tomatoes almost at the ripening stage.  To be fair I have quite small hands, but I couldn't fit one into the palm of my hand.   They seem to be getting heavier by the day. 

Any tips on the best way of supporting the fruits until they ripen? I am growing them outdoors in large pots.

[mumofstig]

I don't recognise the variety - but you can support any heavy fruits or trusses with wide strips cut from ladies tights to make hammocks that you tie to  canes.

[gavinjconway]

Mine will have to be a rather large ladies pair due to the size of my toms   

[mumofstig]

once they're cut into strips you will be surprised how much the tights stretch  so make sure the strips are wide enough 

[gavinjconway]

once they're cut into strips you will be surprised how much the tights stretch  so make sure the strips are wide enough 

I know dat - was just kidding..

[AnneB]

That's a great idea.   The variety is from Real Seeds.  I bought it last year, it isn't in their current catalogue so I want to save some seed.   It looks great.  Pictures when it is ripe.

[gobs]

Can we go begging for some seed , please?

Tights are grand for all support in the garden, cut to size, also any netting like thing will do, you have.

[AnneB]

I will see how successful I am with the seed. It's a rare variety, so good to keep going.

[Trillium]

Hey, gobs, nice to see you back.

[gobs]

Hey, gobs, nice to see you back.

Thanks, Trill. All family was ill.