In March, I planted Roma tomato seeds from a packet of Patriot Seeds that my neighbor had given me. The germination rate is really great on these seeds and all of them formed little plants in about two weeks.
They were growing in raised beds that had potting soil mixed with compost and garden soil. This was the first time I was growing tomatoes from seed.
By mid-April, the plants were about 10 inches tall. I planted some Marigold plants near the tomatoes as companion plants. It is believed that Marigolds are excellent companion plants and keep away pests and attract pollinators.
When the plants were over a foot in height, some stakes were added for extra support.
Cucumbers joined the crowd on June 14, along with some Thai Basil leaves.
More tomatoes- both Roma and cherry on June 20, with a cucumber.
Color coded! Green tomatoes are such a delight in some dishes.
July 2 harvest... after this, the plants started getting affected by the heat. Texas summers can be brutal on plants.
While we were enjoying the bounty from the garden, occasionally, we would find other critters were having their share too! This one scooped off right on the plant!
This ripe one was found half eaten on the ground. It was a good harvest. I will try out other kinds of tomatoes in the fall and next spring.
They were growing in raised beds that had potting soil mixed with compost and garden soil. This was the first time I was growing tomatoes from seed.
By mid-April, the plants were about 10 inches tall. I planted some Marigold plants near the tomatoes as companion plants. It is believed that Marigolds are excellent companion plants and keep away pests and attract pollinators.
When the plants were over a foot in height, some stakes were added for extra support.
At around the same time, I got a cherry tomato seedling from Whole Foods and planted it in another bed. That was growing nicely too. By the first of May, it had several fruit growing already.
By the end of May, Roma tomatoes were also growing well. At about this time, we got a lot of rain, and it slowed things down a little bit.
All through June, tomatoes were harvested in good numbers. The cherry tomatoes would disappear as soon as they were picked, they make a great snack. This was the harvest on June 9. Green onions, green beans, and chilly peppers (Serrano) with cherry tomatoes.
Cucumbers joined the crowd on June 14, along with some Thai Basil leaves.
More tomatoes- both Roma and cherry on June 20, with a cucumber.
Color coded! Green tomatoes are such a delight in some dishes.
July 2 harvest... after this, the plants started getting affected by the heat. Texas summers can be brutal on plants.
While we were enjoying the bounty from the garden, occasionally, we would find other critters were having their share too! This one scooped off right on the plant!
This ripe one was found half eaten on the ground. It was a good harvest. I will try out other kinds of tomatoes in the fall and next spring.
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