Tomato Surface Roots

After carefully scraping beneath compost surface, I found this root about 2cm (3/4 inch) down. Didn't want to disturb it more than necessary, so could not tell if it had come up from below or had grown from top of stem (seems more likely). Still, it means things are still going to plan - a miracle in itself.

Will continue with light waterings (1 pint per gallon of compost) when top of compost just starts to change colour. Should encourage good root system.

Although there's a truss of flowers forming, these are not yet open. Will only step up watering and begin feeding once first tomatoes have set and are about pea-size.

Hopefully things will speed up with recent warmer weather.