The coffee grind contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which makes excellent fertiliser that supports healthy plants and repels insects and slugs.
Ms Day was pleasantly surprised by the result.
“I didn’t expect them to get that big and I think there’s going to be more.”
The two women are avid gardeners. Both have Level 1, 2 and 3 horticulture qualifications from EIT (Eastern Institute of Technology).
It’s important to make time for your vegetables”, said Mrs Day. “Half of the stuff we grew in the garden, we grew from seeds.”
The large tomato section is netted off to keep birds away.
“You also have to keep the weeds away.”
The women grow for their own use and only have tomatoes at the moment.
Unfortunately, another member of the family sprayed Roundup over the rest of what was a vast family garden.
■ A large tomato weighs about
180 grams or more, and a medium one about
123 grams, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
