Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red

Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red

1 packet (15 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 515

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Tomato : Tumbling Tom Red

Vegetable Fruit

  • Days to Harvest: 100 days
  • Ideal for: Containers

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 sow January- March or indoors 6-8 wks before last spring frost for transplanting outdoors after all risk of frost p
Sowing depth:Sow seeds 6mm (žin) deep in pots or trays of good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite

Sow seeds in pots or trays of good, free-draining, damp seed sowing mix and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or sowing mix. Place containers in a propagator, or seal in a plastic 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.