Have never had two on the same vine before. But here we have it. Two large fruit growing beneath the sprawling mass of leaves. Think these are the ones that were assisted in being pollinated. They are still growing, and rapidly at that.
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Tomayto time
The tomatoes are coming thick and fast. Just not very red, as you can see. There are also sorts here, my favourite by far are the knobbly marmande. I strongly recommend these as a a variety. Some smaller F1 rainbow mix are there; as well as a cascading sunstripe.
Glorious glads
Crimson sweet watermelon
This the one fruit that appears to have been pollinated. It’s still there and hasn’t dropped off! The plant is vining all over the place and there are a few more yellow flowers.
Not sure however just how productive this will be.
green tomato chutney
With another batch of green tomatoes, its another opportunity to experiment. So we have gone for green tomato chutney proper. I have omitted the raisins, I can never get my head around their presence in chutneys. I don’t even understand why they are in coronation chicken! There are however also some additions, as we are experimenting.
Has quite a tart, crunchy flavour at the moment, with a background of coriander that keeps it quite bollywood. The cooking apples in question are bramleys, and I have used fresh root ginger rather than powder that would give it a zing. The zing in question, comes from Mango powder, and there is a burst of fresh mint as well.
Hobbit trug: #loldeantimber
It’s here! This seasons must have accessory. Courtesy of @loldeantimber; a personalised trug for trips to the plot. As you can see it has already been put to good use. Very very happy!
#NationalAllotmentWeek
Rumour has it, it is national allotment week. So here we have a snap shot of my little patch.
I need a name
No idea what this is, but it’s growing rather well at the moment. A small gourd that is a vine in a raised bed. Any ideas?
Inside the hobbit hot house
You have to wipe down your glasses after stepping in as the temperature rises in there.
Is burgeoning in there with blooming aubergines. There are cascades of lilac flowers. If you look closely, having delicately stepped inside; there are a few white chilli and pepper flowers. Still don’t fancy even touching the habanero or naga plants at risk of dropping the flowers.
The crimson sweet water melon is vining all over that place and today i spotted two fruit in need of pollinating. Sweet potatoes are also sprawling everywhere.
Blown roses
Lovers meeting has to be one of the most productive roses on the plot. With it’s beautiful bright orange blooms that stand upright. These have now bloomed and are about to blow away at with the wind. So before the petals float away and leave the sad look deadheads; I have chopped them off to be enjoyed with a second wind in the kitchen.
It is always really sad to dead head!
horticultural 'obbit 