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Heirloom variety, best grown as a cordon outdoors but will be earlier to form ripe fruit in the greenhouse. The large 400 – 500g (14oz – 18oz) flatter than round fruits have a streaky orange/ red skin. The flesh is juicy, thick and meaty of orange/ yellow/ red shades on ripening and few seeds. The flesh is sweet with a slight acid balance.Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (1/4in) 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 outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed, or plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Plants require sideshooting and support for best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed one the first truss has set.

The unusual Artisan Tomato series is a new class of elongated mini-plum tomato. This decorative mix of Artisan Blush Tiger (pink blush on golden skin) and Artisan Pink Tiger (pink and gold stripes) offers superb flavours and are ideal for both greenhouse and outdoor cropping. Tapering, 5-6cm (3in) long fruits each reach 18-20g (0.65-0.70oz) and feature strong cracking tolerance for tip-top tomatoes straight off the vine.Sow on the surface of a damp, free-draining, seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at a temperature of around 15-20°C (59-68°F). When seedlings gain two true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15°C (59°F).Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out from early June when tomato plants are approx. 20cm (8in) tall. Remove side shoots and provide tall support canes.

Early ripening for a beefsteak with few seeds and lots of tasty flesh which holds its juice well. The flavour is noticeably good for a beefsteak variety. Good resistance to Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt.Sow seeds 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 inside a poythene 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 greenhouse, Tomato plants may be transplanted at the end of May or earlier if the first flowers are showing. 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. Plants require sideshooting and support. Water and feed regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

With good resistance to late blight, these vigorous, semi-determinate plants can easily produce over 200 red ‘grape’ tomatoes that boast a BRIX sweetness rating of 9.6 which is unusual for outdoor-grown tomatoes. Plants will need support, a wire cage framework for air movement and to keep fruit off the soil.Sow seed on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and keep at 20-25?C (68-77?F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days.Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant outdoors once all risk of frost is passed 1.2m (4ft) apart. Plants have a spreading habit and may require trimming to keep tidy. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

Bred with outdoor growing in mind. This early cropping variety begins producing fruit before the worst risk of blight arrives. The small cherry fruits have glossy, red skins and a sweet, juicy flesh with a superb flavour.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, freedraining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at 15-20?C (59-68?F) until after germination which takes 7-14 days.When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at 15°C (59°F). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting out from early June. Transplant at a distance of 60cm (24in) apart in a sheltered full sun position. Use a cane to support the plants as they grow. Water tomato plants frequently and feed regularly once the first truss of fruit has formed.Remove any sideshoots that develop between the main stem and the leaf stems. Once the plant has produced 6 trusses, pinch out the top of the main stem to focus on producing a good high quality crop.