Tomato Seeds Tumbling Tom Red

When to Sow Red Tumbling Tom Tomato Seeds

January to April

Where to Sow

Sow seeds in pots or trays of a good seed sowing compost underglass, 0.5cm (1/4 in) deep 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 (3.5in) pots. Transplant to hanging baskets or containers. Place outdoors once all risk of frost has past. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

Maturity

July to October

Handy Tip

Pick fruits as they ripen and water regularly but do not over water to help prevent the fruits from splitting.

Nutritional Values

High in vitamin C and lycopene.

Type

Determinate - Bush type, do not remove side shoots.