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For final potting of plants into pots or outdoor containers. Levington John Innes No.3 compost has the highest nutrient levels for final potting of mature plants, patio planters and for the final potting of tomatoes and other vegetables.What is John Innes compost?John Innes compost is predominantly peat based but also includes sterilised loam and has a higher proportion of heavy particles like grit and sand than other composts and as a result is much heavier. A numbering system is used to indicate the nutrient levels within the compost. -
British breeding. Probably the best basket variety ripening up to 2 weeks earlier than well known ‘Tumbler’. One plant in a 30cm (12in) basket will fruit all around the plant, masses of 20g, round, red sweet fruits.SOWING INSTRUCTIONS: Sow seed on the surface of a good free-draining damp seed compost, and cover with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 20-25°C (68-77°F) until after germination which usually takes 10-14 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on 15°C (59°F), in well lit conditions.FOR HANGING BASKET & PATIO CONTAINERS: Plant one per 30cm (12in) container. Water well and keep in a cool position until well rooted. Gradually acclimatise plants before placing outside after all risk of frost. Feed regularly with tomato feed and keep well watered. No stopping/sideshooting required -
Tomato Rapunzel is a new indeterminate variety best grown in the greenhouse. It produces long, cascading trusses, each with up to 40 tasty sweet, bright red cherry tomatoes. The long trusses are impressive when loaded with glossy red fruit.Sow Feb/March for greenhouse growing (or April for outdoor growing) in a propagator on a windowsill or pots or trays in a greenhouse at 18-21ºC (64-70?F) using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 6mm compost (germination 7-14 days).Transplant seedlings singly into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on, finally planting into large pots, or direct into a greenhouse border; or outdoors 45cm (18in) apart when the risk of frost has passed. Support with a cane and remove side shoots regularly. Feed regularly with tomato food. -
All purpose water soluble garden fertiliser. For best results feed every two weeks throughout spring and summer. Makes 720 litres. -
Cherrola's long trusses often hold up to 20 well-spaced, dark red fruits weighing on average 20g (¾oz)! The cherry-sized fruits have an excellent balance of sweetness and acidity giving them an outstanding flavour. Tomato Cherrola is suitable for growing outside or under glass. Delicious in salads and sandwiches or eaten straight from the garden as a snack! Early ripening and crops heavily throughout the summer.Place seeds on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 2cm (8in) high. Can be planted outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed.Plants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set. -
Consistently performing well in the UK, this small fruited variety matures and ripens quickly to produce oval fruit with delicious, sweet tasting and succulent flesh. Best grown in a polytunnel or greenhouse.Sow seed 2cm (3/4in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25°C (70-77°F) from April to May. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination.After germination, maintain a minimum temperature of 15C (60°F) and keep the compost moist but not wet. When melon plants are well grown, transplant them at a spacing of 2 plants per growbag or 1m (3ft) apart under frost free glass. Provide netting for plants to climb up or allow to crawl over the ground (2.5m). -
A first-class white, globe turnip. Turnip Snowball is early, juicy and sweet flavoured, will yield a good supply from early summer to early winter, and the tops make most nutritious and tasty 'greens'.Turnips grow best on rich well manured soil but will grow on ordinary fertile soil to which has been added plenty of well rotted compost. Sow seeds in succession from spring to mid summer, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin out the seedlings to 1-15cm(4-6in) apart.Turnips should be grown quickly and kept well watered. Harvest them before they get too large for the best flavour. For greens follow above instructions but don't thin out. The season can be extended by sowing under cloches in early spring and again in late summer. -
If you have never tried to grow this vegetable, you must try Turnip Oasis. Can be picked at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavour similar to a melon. Turnip Oasis is delicious when eaten raw like an apple, or grated and added to salads. Resistant to virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests.Sow seeds April through to July, at 4 weekly intervals. Sow seeds thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 1-15cm (4-6in) apart.For best results turnips should be grown quickly, help to achieve this by watering well at all stages. Harvest when still medium size for the best flavour. Prefers a well drained, moist, fertile soil. Harvest May to September. -
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. -
Create brilliant colour in your garden in autumn and throughout spring with our mixture of Polyanthus Crescendo. They are ideal for growing in containers and pots around the patio or in borders, where they will complement your bulb display. beautifully. Our vibrant mixture is one of the original and best of any Polyanthus, producing exciting colours on strong stems. Height 25cm. Sold in a 9cm pot. -
The finest of the preferred supermarket size tomatoes we've grown. Completely greenback free, crops heavily and over THREE WEEKS earlier than Moneymaker. Tomato Tigerella grows well outdoors or in a greenhouse in all areas, has a rich, tangy flavour uniquely its own - and the eye appeal of those clearly defined red and yellow stripes!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 8cm (3in) pots and later plant out into grow bags, pots etc, at 45-6cm (18-24in) apart.Outside, sow early spring and grow as above. When 2cm (8in) tall gradually acclimatise to outdoor co""Provide support and tie in regularly. Remove side shoots as they appear and restrict the plant to one main stem.Outdoor plants - remove growing tip in late summer to hasten ripening."
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