Thank you - this was useful.

KK


"Alan Gould" wrote in message
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In article , KK .
freeserve.co.uk writes
Hello,

Can anyone tell me why some of my Tomatoes have tough skins?

I grow my Toms in a small greenhouse in the sunniest part of the garden,
in
the largest tubs I can buy. I water, feed, ventilate etc as best I can,
but
still a few of my Tomatoes have skins so tough that they could be used to
protect a Challenger tank !!

Varieties - This year Moneymaker & Alicante, though I've had the same
problem before with others.

What am I doing wrong ?? All advice welcome

Moneymaker are just what their name suggest, a tomato for commercial
growers. They have been especially bred with tough skins to make the job
of handling and packing them easier, and to withstand display and
customer prodding in supermarkets.

Alicante should not have tough skins though, they are a very popular
variety with recreational gardeners. If you know which plants are which,
check whether yours are as tough as the Moneymakers.
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Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.