Tomato Mystery

[d0gsb0dy]

I planted some tomato seeds and gave the remainder to a friend. The tomatoes he has grown taste wonderful; mine are tasteless. My pal has put no tomato food on his plants, whereas I did, but only as instructed on the packet.
Any ideas, please?
Thanks in advance.

[mrs_overall]

I was wondering if you have over watered yours, which could cause them to swell too quickly and taste watery?

[redman41]

He probably grew his in rich soil ,hence no need for any Plant Food etc. It makes a difference, not just for Tomatoes but for anything else you may grow. The quality of your soil must be poor so next year try growing them elsewhere in your garden or Greenhouse but with enriched soil.

[d0gsb0dy]

Many thanks for your replies. I forgot to mention that my friend put chicken manure in last year. Probably the reason why, in that case.

[Whoever]

The quality of tomatoes, and indeed any vegetable, will usually reflect the quality of the soil or compost in which they are grown. Poor soil will inevitably produce poor vegetables and a good supply of well rotted manure or compost dug in will undoubtedly give you a better tasting crop next year. Some varieties of tomato can be tasteless anyway, regardless of the soil in which they are grown. If you like really tangy tomatoes, grow Gardeners Delight. They are a large cherry variety and are absolutely delicious. When grown outdoors they also ripen a little earlier than other bigger varieties.

[tamborine]

Did you both grow them outdoors?

I planted same outdoors - got wonderful crop along with a Mjna plant; haven't the heart to destroy it as its in full leaf @ 4' high. Wot would you do?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_10UotnISSo