When to sow January to April

Plant out April to June

Where to sow

Sow seeds under glass 0.5cm (1/4") deep in pots or trays of good seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator at a temperature of 18-21°C.

What to do next

Prick out seedlings once large enough to handle into 9cm (3.5") pots. Transplant to the greenhouse border soil or individual large pots or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8") high. Can also be planted outdoors once all risk of frost has passed. Plants require side shooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

Harvest

July to October

Handy tip

If growing outside, pinch out the growing tip after 4-5 trusses of fruit have set.

Nutritional Values

High in Vitamin C and Lycopene.