Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red
Vegetable Fruit
- Cropping: July to October
- Ideal for: Baskets, Children, Containers, Flower Pouch
Description
(Bush/Basket). A truly trailing Tomato. Perfect for tubs and patio containers, cascading out of a hanging basket. Cherry sized, sweet and juicy fruits are produced in abundance throughout the summer. No sideshooting or training required.
Ideal for early crops in basket and containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoor crops January to March. Outdoor crops March to April. |
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| Sowing depth: | Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep in pots or trays of good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite |
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Place containers in a propagator, or seal in a polythene bag, at a temperature of 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination, which takes 7-10 days.
Growing Instructions
Indoor crops: Plant finally into tubs, containers or hanging baskets in the greenhouse or conservatory. Water regularly and feed weekly with high potash tomato food once first flowers have set.
Outdoor crops: Acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting into tubs, containers or hanging baskets. Protect from cold winds until established.
Aftercare Instructions
Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.
Kitchen Notes
Flavour guide: Sweet and juicy.
Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and high in Vitamin A and C, and lycopene, all helping to stimulate your body's immune system.
