The 2024 Giant Tomato Contest is open.

Come join in on the challenge of growing the biggest Monster Mater on the Junction.

There is a seed offer up for some varieties known to produce large fruit. Check it out . You do not need to use seed from that offer, any seed will do.
To enter you will need a picture of your own fruit on a scale from 2024 along with the variety name. (No Sandbagging)

The winner will receive bragging rights, a can of spam and first choice on the seed offer for 2025. We now have some really big ones!

I'm so looking forward to see this years line-up. Let the rumpus begin!!!

Ohhhhhh man .. haha

Domingo. I’m certain it won’t win, but maybe I can get a few months in the lead to make me feel good

@Mark_Thompson YES!

Another good source for monster seed is Giant Pumpkins but do be prepared to be paying $15.00 upwards per seed. They offer auctions on Friday nights. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/ViewArticle.asp?id=138

Not gonna try haha but good luck everyone

AKgardener wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:41 pm Not gonna try haha but good luck everyone

But we loved yours last year!

I'm going to bid on the tomatoes at Big Pumpkin this week to see if I can get us some more competition seed to work with, so please don't be bidding against me as I will be sharing these here.

What mater haha

@AKgardener that wee little young un. I could well be wrong but wasn't that one yours?

MissS wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:40 pm I'm going to bid on the tomatoes at Big Pumpkin this week to see if I can get us some more competition seed to work with, so please don't be bidding against me as I will be sharing these here.

Let us know if you need some $$$

OT, but the Ugliest Tomato Photo Contest didn't get much traction last season, despite any number of past...um...eminently deserving participants (viewtopic.php?t=1299&hilit=ugliest+tomato); should it be reprised?

Bear in mind, yer Ugliest Tomato ain't yet been planted; we all know how to encourage size...so...how do you's stimulate...welp...you's get the picture.

The Gotch

Haha @MissS you betcha it was..tried to sneak it by hubby he said don’t bother haha

A couple of ringins from the folks, they didn't worry about tags so not 100% sure as to variety, probably Zenas Gift. Left rear 1lb6oz, right 1lb and front 12oz , all off the one plant

I made a big dent at the Big Pumpkin Auction last night. It was a fun way to spend a Friday night. I won some great seeds from the best of the best growers of these monsters. I would like to share my winnings with you who are wanting to grow the BIG ONE. The seed comes from tomatoes weighing 6-11 lbs. Of course I only have about 5-10 seeds of each tomato. Given that, I have been perplexed as to how to distribute the seeds fairly. I am thinking of bagging one seed per bag and then reaching in the pot and randomly taking one and filling your envelopes with three bags each. OR we could have a raffle and I could number the bags and you choose a number and I add them to your envelope.

Any other suggestions are appreciated. What do you think is the best wat to fairly distribute the seeds?

I am also making a seed offer for some long gourds and giant pumpkins that I won in the lots. Check the seed offer forum for them next week.

There is now a prize offered for the biggest tomato.

I am holding everyone's envelopes until the new seed arrives. @Whwoz this means you too.

@MissS However you decide to divide up those seeds is fine, you’ll get no complaints from me. Excited to see what everyone can come up with this year!

Mark_Thompson wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:48 pm @MissS However you decide to divide up those seeds is fine, you’ll get no complaints from me. Excited to see what everyone can come up with this year!

These ponies are not any rocking horses.

MissS wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:44 pm There is now a prize offered for the biggest tomato.

I am holding everyone's envelopes until the new seed arrives. @Whwoz this means you too.

Thank you @MissS . Looking forward to whatever arrives, wether it be from the new seed or a selection from what was grown last year.

Here is a good thread on one woman's experience growing giant tomatoes. It's very informative.
http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=29799

Also a link to Marv Meisner's book 'Giant Tomatoes'. Well the link won't work for me. There is a book on Amazon titled 'Giant Tomatoes' if you are interested.