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Tomatoes are a hugely rewarding plant to grow and are packed full of vitamins and minerals. Sow your seeds from the beginning of January to the end of March or plant pre-grown plants between April and the end of June. From late July to October you'll be able to pick and enjoy all the fruits of your labour.
Here's our quick video guide giving you all the info you need about how & when to harvest your tomatoes, so you get them when they're at their absolute best.
Quick Fix
A quick fix project usually takes around 1-2 hours
Plum or cherry, big or beefy – we've all sorts of seeds and plants to suit your taste buds. Make sure you choose the type that’s best suited to where you intend to grow them: taller varieties need additional support, while bush varieties are smaller so are a little easier to look after.
When two leaves have formed on your seedlings, transplant them into small pots, be sure to handle them by the leaves and not by the stem.
As tomato plants are sub-tropical they need plenty of sunlight, the ideal place for your pots is in a sheltered position where the seedlings will get as much sun as possible, so a south - facing fence or wall is ideal.
Place your plant in the hole and fill the rest of the hole with compost, firming the soil around the base of the plant with your hands.
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