Overwintered tomatoes anyone?

I've done that a couple of years ago, Auntie, and it does work!

The plants look, and probably feel, a bit groggy when they get planted out, but they'll pick up soon enough!

I think you're right about the flowers, as they'll get in the way of new growth, but well done you for getting them going again!

Interested to hear how they do over the year!

I grow my tomatoes for eating fresh at home in the greenhouse Mr G, but Ferline and Crimson Crush are great on the plot for sauce production. 

I've also invested in some Crimson Blush this year, which are a new beefsteak blight resistant type.  It will be interesting to see what they are like   

Well,  first batch of plants are a bit 'leggy', as expected at this time of year and are in the light box. 

I keep nipping the flowers out, but I don't know if this will cause problems later on (we will see).

Second batch of rooted side shoots will be potted up today, so I'll try to post some photo's later.

I do seem to be getting quite a lot of potential plants, but will probably sow a few seeds 'just in case' it all goes horribly wrong! 

Growster, in my desperation for seed last year, I bought some from a seller who was advertising 'Orange Paruche' on Ebay and Amazon.  It was only when they arrived that I thought to ask about their hybrid status.  Then there was a lengthy (slightly heated) conversation when the seller told me that they were 'F2' and would 'come true'.  I only have a small amount of space, so not much room for experimentation.  The conversation ended with him telling me that he didn't want to sell to me and a refund.  I was gutted! 

AM 

Well, the biggest problem I've found with this is knowing where to draw the line!   

I now have 2 dozen plants (including the original side shoots from last year) on the go. 

The first batch of side shoots I rooted in water were potted up and became very leggy and outgrew the light box, so I've pruned them down to 3 branches and will see how they get on.  I can always use them for more plants if needed (!).....

Batch 2 were planted deep in the 9cm pots, and are now around 6" tall, so I may have to lop them at some point if it's too cold for the greenhouse.

Batch 3 have been planted deep in the 9cm pots this week, so they are around 2-3 inches tall.

I planted a couple of side shoots without rooting in water first, and can't see much difference tbh.

I've had enough for now, so have cut back the side shoots I started with last year and put them with the other plants.  I'm still nipping out flower buds/side shoots as they appear.

AM