Big Tomato

Nothing to see here, just a 800g tomato! 


 This is the biggest one I've grown (I normally don't bother with beefsteak ones) and just half of it filled our sandwiches for lunch! 


 Tasted amazing as well. 


What's the biggest you ever grew? 

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