"The Hoopeses" wrote in message
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We had our first frost a few days ago here in southern Germany. The
more tender plants are now decorating the front entryway.

Back in Ohio we would bring in any green tomatoes, with vine still
attached, if possible. The preferred storage method was in a cardboard
box top lined with newspaper. Whenever possible, we'd sit them in the
sun during the daylight hours. Those that never ripened would be made
into the classic fried green tomatoes.

Still frost free in coastal Suffolk - although it is turning colder.

The tomato jungle is still ripening, and there are hundreds (thousands?) of
green tomatoes still developing.
The plants are still flowering, although I don't know if they are still
setting fruit.
Still gets up to 16C or more in the shade when the sun shines.
T-shirt weather in the sun on the back patio, so on sunny days the plants
must be getting plenty of warmth and sun.

I wonder when the first frost will be?
Could we make it to mid-November (or even December) with fresh home grown
tomatoes?

Buy your tickets for the sweepstake here :-)

Dave R