Monthly Archives: July 2020

Cherry Tomatoes in July

Posted on July 18, 2020 by pelicanplants

As the tomatoes start ripening, I’m pleased to see that we’ve grown a range of different colours, particularly in the cherry varieties. The standard and beefsteak tomatoes are yet to really start doing anything but here’s a picture of the … Continue reading →

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Guttation – Droplets on the Leaf Edges

Posted on July 9, 2020 by pelicanplants

Sometimes, usually overnight or when the weather is cool and damp, droplets of liquid form along the edges of the leaves of plants. This is “Guttation”. Not to be confused with the early morning dew, guttation is caused by the … Continue reading →

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July 2020: First Tomatoes ripening

Posted on July 5, 2020 by pelicanplants

I’m not sure if its just because we are in partial lockdown (we were partially freed yesterday but that doesn’t make me want to go out unnecessarily) but I think I’m watching the tomatoes more closely than usual. Whilst the … Continue reading →

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