GardenBanter.co.uk - Re(2): Tomatoes not ripening

writes:

Hi Glenna, I'm writing from over the pond in Bristol, England.

Cool! I was in London (and about) in 1998, love your country! I was
there in May and did faithfully take my coat and umbrella with me as so
many told me to do; however, I didn't need it. It was perfect
sight-seeing weather, lightly sunny, around 70 degrees F. and quite
pleasant.

I'm glad to find another grower of Sun Gold. I first tried these a few
years back and they were the tastiest tomatoes I have ever grown.
Since then, I have had problems with blight and lost my entire crop
for each of the last 3 years.

There are a lot of us Sun Gold lovers out there. I must admit, I've been
an evangelist. When someone asks me what to plant, I say, "If you're
going to plant only one, it has to be Sun Gold!" So far, they are
absolutely the best for flavor, but I'm a-still lookin'! g I always
have at least two plants since the first year. They are especially
wonderful for the little people; my granddaughters and other young
visitors pick them like berries; they fit in little hands so very well.

How does your crop usually get on? What zone are you in?

So far, I've had excellent luck. I truly believed my yard is blessed. It
sure isn't my knowledge; I just stumble along in my ignorance and enjoy
the fruits of that stumbling. :-)

I'm not sure of the zone, but it's on the West Coast of the United States,
Pacific Northwest to be exact, just north of Portland, Oregon. Our
climate is very similar to Great Britain's, I've been told.

I am trying Okra and Aubergines in my greenhouse this year, which is
probably a bit ambitious, but we have had temperatures that have hit
the high 80's several times this year (plus some severe wetness in
between).

I keep trying Okra because my grandmother likes it so well and used to
grow a lot of it. So far, out of three years, I've managed to get one
plant to bear two very small pods. I've kind of given up this year; the
seedlings didn't start very well . . . oh, well.

Good luck with all your babies this year, especially those Sun Golds!

Glenna
(who hopes to visit Great Britain again within the next few years)