These are Purple Cherokee, sown and then potted up at the same time. Except they were last in line and I ran out of large pots so 2 got put into small pots.
And they seem to have thrived. Whereas the plant with room to grow….hasn’t.
Something or nothing … I don’t know. But interesting……….
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That’s rather strange – I didn’t notice this effect and I doubt there’s a correlation between pot size and vigour. It’s probably just one of those stragglers – maybe next year it’ll flourish. You could run the experiment next year to find any significant effects of pot size on plant vigour.
BTW, a tiny seedling has emerged in the pot where i sowed some Market King seeds and through a lens I see its true leaves are hairy and vaguely tomato-leaf-shaped. It’s too tiny to smell-test it yet. I’ll wait and see what it does.
I laughed at the idea of smell testing the tomato – to see if it was indeed the real thing or just an imposter. It’s aroma. although strong, its one of its charms. I’m sure that’s why so many people can recall being in a greenhouse whilst a grandparent tended tomatoes. I’m sure its the ‘scent memory’which keeps it vivid.
I quite like the smell of tomato plants. I’ve noticed some variations between varieties too – particularly the Gold Medal, which has a distinct citrus note. It’s another way to tell them apart. Give it a try – just make sure the neighbours aren’t watching…
Don’t worry – your secret’s safe. I once worked with someone who had to open up every new book and sniff it …. and we worked ina bookshop ! At least you’re meant to smell the ‘flowers’ !