[Geordie]

I've just followed Monty Don's advice from Friday's FW and removed all the leaves from my tomatoes which I'm told will help them ripen quicker.

But, do I still need to give them the same levels of water and feed?

[Yorkie]

I'd continue to water but I'm not sure about feed - it's a bit late in the season to continue stimulating flowers, which is what tomato feed does.

[Aunt Sally]

Give them less water.  Just keep the soil slightly moist.

[shokkyy]

I'd continue to water but I'm not sure about feed - it's a bit late in the season to continue stimulating flowers, which is what tomato feed does.

I didn't realise that. I've continued feeding mine because I always thought you needed to feed the fruit as well. Well that's one less chore to do

[DD.]

Best read this NVS article then.

It says to feed throughout the season, both for show and table tomatoes!

http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/growing_show_vegetables_1/feed_tomato.php

[Yorkie]

I bow to the NVS!

[shokkyy]

Best read this NVS article then.

It says to feed throughout the season, both for show and table tomatoes!

http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/growing_show_vegetables_1/feed_tomato.php

He also says to feed them with liquid sheep's manure, but I think I'll give that a miss

[DD.]

I used to do that.

Then Mrs Digger put her foot down with a firm hand. 

[sunshineband]

Best read this NVS article then.

It says to feed throughout the season, both for show and table tomatoes!

http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/growing_show_vegetables_1/feed_tomato.php

He also says to feed them with liquid sheep's manure, but I think I'll give that a miss

Really -- don't see why? 

Oh. yes... that firm hand can be wielded by others too I guess