Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Hydroponic Tomatoes

Bet you'd never expect to see tomatoes growing on the roof of the Vistalmar Hotel.....Well, the ever ingenious Mark T. has set up a system to grow them.  He lives at the Vistalmar about 6 months a year & has done many artistic displays & last year started growing herbs and other stuff.
 This year he has rigged up a whole hydroponic system to grow several varieties of tomatoes.
 Several were picked while we were there & the consensus was they were great!
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5 comments:

  1. Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail WaggingFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    This is so cool. I'm going to do this on our patio. I need to look up when I can start planting tomatoes.

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  2. AnnFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Thanks Kim--make sure you check when your last frost is...tomatoes like it warm!

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  3. Life's a Beach!February 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Mark thinks up the coolest things! I met him years ago through a mutual friend. Saw him this time at Barlito!

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  4. JackieFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I have bought Hydroponic Tomatoes at the farmers market in late spring before garden tomato season.They seem to have pretty good flavor. Cool that Mark is doing this.

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  5. AnnFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Becky--yes, he does!
    jackie--since they're grown in a greenhouse usually they can be produced ( with the right conditions) all year long.

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