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Levington Tomorite is the UK’s favourite liquid plant food for tomatoes. For tomatoes and flowering pot plants that appreciate a high potash feed. Also contains seaweed extract that supplies many micro-nutrients so essential for maximum growth and better crops. Ideal for feeding growing bags, giant planters and tomatoes growing in open soil. Produces top quality, full flavoured tomatoes.
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The true tangy flavour of tomatoes of a century or more ago. If you are of the opinion tomatoes have lost their flavour then Tomato Gardener's Delight is a must for you. It is a greenhouse or outdoor type, packed with bite-size fruit, ideal for salads and sandwiches and full of vitamins. Highly commended RHS trials."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).To grow outside, sow seeds in early spring and grow as above."Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and plant out into growbags, pots etc when large enough at 45cm (18in) apart. When approx. 2cm (8in) tall gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions and plant out 45cm (18in) 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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The traditional, proven treatment against powdery mildew on many fruit and vegetable and flowering plants, including gooseberry, chrysanthemum, cineraria, cucumber, delphinium, ornamental hop, hyacinth, marrow, pea, rose and strawberry. It is suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse use.For the best results, the powder should be applied at the first signs of disease to both sides of the foliage in affected plants. A minimum of seven days should be allowed between treatments.Yellow Sulphur will also protect bulbs, corms and tubers against storage rot, including Penicillium rot in gladioli and Schlerotina rot in dahlia. The powder should be applied before storing away.
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A tough weedkiller that has become the household brand for the effective control of brambles, thistles, nettles, dock, woody weeds and unwanted saplings. It can also be used to kill off tree stumps.SBK is formulated to kill weeds and not grass and can be used safely in turfed areas. It is also ideal for treating neglected, non-crop areas.Available in a variety of pack sizes, SBK should be used as follows:Tough weeds and hardwood saplings: May - OctoberWoody weeds: June - AugustTree stumps: Autumn/WinterApply according to instruction on the pack depending on the weeds/saplings/stumps to be treated. Allow at least six weeks between applications and re-planting.125 ml treats up to 42 m2
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Organic Rooting Powder is a growth supplement containing an organic source of seaweed and minerals.It is these minerals and seaweed extracts that help create conditions which encourage deep and healthy root development in cuttings and young plants.Organic Rooting Powder:Suitable for edible and ornamental plantsOrganicUse with soft, medium and hardwood cuttings.The ideal start for rooted cuttings, Organic Rooting Powder contains no synthetic hormones or fungicides.To take a cutting, use a sharp knife to cut straight across below a leaf joint or bud. To prepare, stand cuttings in water and when ready to plant out, shake off excess water and dip into one to two centimetres of Organic Rooting Powder.Alternatively, sprinkle the powder sparingly directly into the planting hole prior to planting out.Not suitable for ericaceous or other acid-loving plants.
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A highly effective and efficient way to control insect pests throughout the garden, greenhouse and home.It’s all you need for the rapid control of a huge variety of plant and garden pests including greenfly, blackfly, whitefly, thrips, caterpillars, flea beetles, capsid bugs, weevils, leafhoppers and sawfly.It is suitable for all kind of ornamental and houseplants and can be safely used on edible plants. Crops can be picked one day after treatment.
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The Py Powder should be dusted on to affected plants, covering both sides of the foliage.Repeat treatments may be required for persistent pests.Py Insect Killer is all you need for rapid control of vast array of plant and garden pests including greenfly, blackfly, whitefly, thrips, caterpillars, flea beetles, capsid bugs, weevils, leafhoppers, and sawfly.It is suitable for all kinds or ornamentals and edible plants and crops can be safely picked the day after treatment.PY products can also be used to control many household pests including ants and wasps.
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A dark bronze cherry variety producing long uniform trusses of super-sweet fruits (up to 15g each) with just the right balance of acidity. With Tomato Sweet Aperitif in its parentage, you can be assured of the fullest flavours from this vigorous cordon variety. Great for adding colour contrast to summer salads. Performs well outside in full sun, or grow under glass for an earlier start to the season.Sow seeds on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at a constant temperature of around 15-20C (59-68F) until after germination. When seedlings gain two true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at a minimum temperature of 15C (59F).Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out from early June. Grow under glass for best performance.
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Grow under glass for an extra early crop of sweet yellow cherry tomatoes or plant in a sunny spot in the garden for guaranteed outdoor cropping before cold weather sets in. Each fruit weighs up to 20g, offering high sweetness, a juicy texture and balanced flavour – the ideal snacking tomato! Eat straight off the vine, roast in oil and balsamic vinegar, or simply add to salads.Set seed in pre-watered pots or trays of free-draining compost and cover with 5mm (1/5in) compost or vermiculite. Do not water in. Place in a propagator or clear polythene bag at 18-21C (65-70F). Remove lids/bags after germination, which takes 7-10 days.Transplant tray seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots once large enough to handle. Grow on indoors until around 20cm (8in) tall and/or all frost risk has passed. Plant outside 45cm (18in) apart, or set 3 plants per grow bag. Support plants with canes and remove side shoots for the best yields. Never allow soils/compost to dry out and feed regularly once the first truss has set.
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A superb, early-ripening beefsteak producing oxheart fruits with a tapering point. Plants are highly productive over a long harvesting period. Fruits are large and fleshy with very few seeds. The juice holds in the flesh making these tomatoes perfect for slicing in sandwiches - no more soggy bread!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.