Description

Cordon (Indeterminate). These medium sized black tomatoes grow on compact plants bearing plenty of dark mahogany-brown fruits, with a delicious blend of sugar and acid, making a distinctive, complex flavor that has to be tasted to be believed. (Lycopersicon esculentum).

Heritage tomatoes: Thompson and Morgan over the past 100 years have found several tomatoes from their own trials and through travelling around the world seeing and tasting varieties both old and new. We have put together a range of good old fashioned tomatoes from those forgotten years that we consider have stood the test of time. All are unusual in color and shape having a wonderful flavor of how tomatoes used to be, making a welcome addition to any kitchen garden.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in a good seed sowing mix. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F).

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when 20cm (8in) high, 45cm (18in) apart.

Aftercare Instructions

Provide adequate support and tie regularly. Remove all side shoots as they appear, leaving one main stem. Feed regularly with a general tomato fertiliser. Provide a sunny, moist, fertile and well drained site. Remove main growing tip in late summer to hasten ripening.