Ready to bite into a sweet, sun-warmed tomato grown right in your own garden? This foolproof guide will help you secure a massive, delicious harvest this summer!
Our summers are short, so pick resilient varieties that thrive in the UK climate. For greenhouses or warm patios,
Our summers are short, so pick resilient varieties that thrive in the UK climate. For greenhouses or warm patios,
On a warm windowsill or in a propagator between late February and March. Sow them 6mm deep in quality seed compost.
When seedlings get their first true leaves, move them into individual 9cm pots.
Once the risk of frost is completely gone (late May to June), plant them out. Choose your absolute sunniest, most sheltered spot against a wall or fence.
Tall varieties need a sturdy bamboo stake for support. As they grow, gently tie the main stem to it.
Water consistently to keep the soil evenly damp; erratic watering causes tomatoes to split open.
From July to October, harvest your rewards! Leave tomatoes on the vine as long as possible to maximize their sweetness.