Cordon. Long trusses of sweet and juicy, rich red, slightly larger, plum shaped fruits with an eye-catching upturned calyx, resembling a jester's hat. Ideal for the greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny, sheltered site.
| Sowing time: | Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost for transplanting outdoors after all risk of frost is past |
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| Sowing depth: | 6mm (žin) |
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 in a propagator, or seal container in a plastic bag, at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Can be planted outdoors 45cm (18in) apart once all risk of frost has passed.
lants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.
Makes an attractive addition to salads.