Seed no. 1849A
Tomato, Cherry, 'Tumbling Tom Red'
£3.65
In stock · approx. 15 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Germination
Sow indoors. Sow seeds onto moist well-drained seed compost and just cover with soil. Propagate with gentle heat. Germination takes 7-14 days. When seedlings have 2 true leaves transplant to 8cm pots, min temp. 15°C. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Plant in a hanging basket, window box or container 30cm spacing. If sowing in an unheated greenhouse follow the same process but delay planting until Mar/Apr.
Growing
Easy to grow, keep soil moist, feed with a high potash plant food once fruit appears. Grow outside or in a greenhouse.
Cultivation
No training required. Side shoots do not need to be removed on this trailing bush variety(Determinate). Shake flowers to aid setting. No need for topping off either.
| Genus | Cherry Tomato |
|---|---|
| Species | 'Tumbling Tom Red' |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1849A |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Chalky, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Seeds per packet | 15 |
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