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Early Tomatoes, second tomato of the season

We have a tomato plant on our balcony, in full sun most of the day. We have now had two ripe tomatoes. Last year the tomatoes were small, like cherry tomatoes, this year a little larger. Unfortunately, I did not record what variety they are. They are firm and delicious, almost like mini beefsteaks.


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ArishMell · 70-79, M
Delicious!

I've not planted tomatoes this year but often have some growing in compost-bags on my little "patio". A watering-timer keeps them alive.

As well as the flavour of the fruit itself, I love the smell of tomato plants!
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
@ArishMell I find the odor "odd." There is nothing like the taste of a good, ripe tomato. I like to eat them as if they are apples. Did you know that they are in the same botanical family as "deadly nightshade?"
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@samueltyler2 I don't know what the smell is. I think some of it might be acetone, which ripening apples evolve.

Oh, yes, I've often just picked one off the vine to eat it straight off!

Yes, I am fairly sure I've read previously about the tomato's deadly cousin! Isn't botany wonderful?