Category Archives: Tomatoes

Growing Tomatoes in Melbourne – Part 1

As you will have no doubt noticed this blog is called Suburban Tomato, but unless you read my “about” page (pretty recently if your memory is anything like mine…) you wont necessarily know why.  Well this is why: Tomatoes are pretty … Continue reading

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Saving Seed

I think there’s something very satisfying about producing your own seeds, of actually being able to grow something without having to pay for it at all (of course I am conveniently overlooking the money I spend on potting mix, organic … Continue reading

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Tomato Tart

There are hardly any tomatoes left on the plants now and they have stopped setting new fruit.  This may be one of the last tomato tarts of the season. Tomato Tart 375 grams ricotta 1 large egg 3 spring onions … Continue reading

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Lots of tomatoes? Tomato & Lentil Soup

I haven’t had a great deal of success with tomatoes this year, whether that’s been the lack of heat in Melbourne’s summer or where and when I planted them (in too much shade and a bit late) I’m not too sure.  It … Continue reading

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