GROWING

From British breeding comes this wonderfully flavoursome salad tomato. WIth Tomatoes Black Opal and Garnet in its parentage, it boasts the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Tidy trusses of 12-14 fruits, each weighing around 40g, are produced on vigorous plants throughout the season.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days. When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F).GROWING ON UNDER GLASS: When growing in a heated glasshouse tomato plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or one per 25cm (10in) pot, or plant directly into the greenhouse soil. GROWING ON OUTDOORS: When growing tomatoes outdoors, wait until all risk of frost has passed before transplanting. Choose a sheltered position in full sun on fertile, reliably moist, well drained soil, and transplant at a distance of 60cm (24in) apart. Drive a (5ft) cane into the soil adjacent to each plant to support them as they grow, and tie each main stem to its support with soft garden twine. Sideshoot regularly. Water and feed regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

An excellent new tomato for glasshouse or outdoor culture to provide lots of deliciously different fruit for salads etc. Tomato Sungold has an exceptional and very high sugar content (it definitely rivals 'Gardeners Delight') these attractive golden orange, approx. 13 gram, fruit are irresistible with a sweet flavour all their own -almost a dessert fruit! Sungold crops well and has resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus and Fusarium to ensure healthy plants.For greenhouse culture sow seeds late winter to early spring 1.5mm (1/16in) deep. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F).Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and later plant out into growbags, pots etc. 45-6cm (18-24in) apart. Outside, sow early spring and grow as above. When 2cm (8in) tall gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions andRemove side shoots as they appear and restrict the plant to one main stem. Outdoor plants remove growing tip late summer to hasten ripening.

Producing masses of super-sweet cherry tomatoes and with the added bonus of built-in resistance to various devastating diseases, this variety will make a great addition to your greenhouse or garden. Enjoy good crops of delicious tomatoes over the season.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days. When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F).GROWING ON UNDER GLASS: When growing in a heated glasshouse, plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or 1 per 25cm (10in) pot, or plant directly into the greenhouse soil. GROWING ON UNDER GLASS: When growing in a heated glasshouse, plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or 1 per 25cm (10in) pot, or plant directly into the greenhouse soil.

British bred, the Veranda Red has taken 15 years to perfect and shows good resistance to Fusarium, Verticillium and some blight. Compared to other dwarf tomato varieties, the Veranda Red has the most delicately sweet flavour, just like a vine tomato you would grow in a greenhouse. Early ripening from mid-July this tomato plant will produce up to 75 juicy, 12-16g fruits per plant.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow in pots or in a propagator on a windowsill at approximately 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality moist compost. Cover seeds with 6mm (¼in) of sieved compost until germination which can take 7-14 days.GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Transfer seedlings when large enough to handle into 11cm (4in) pots and grow on to fruiting on the windowsill. Alternatively, when the risk of frost has passed, you can plant in a window box or into 25cm (10in) pots on the patio.Bush variety, no pinching or staking required.