Delicious, juicy Italian heirloom variety producing large fruits up to 10cm (4in) on semi-determinate plants. Very fleshy with rich flavour. A must have for all cooks, it is excellent raw and superb when grilled or when used in a sauce. Heirloom Garden: From the golden days of gardening, heirloom seeds have been saved and treasured through the generations.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Pots / Direct sow
Depth: 5mm
Growing notes: - Sow seeds 5mm (1/4”) deep in pots or trays of seed raising mix. Tomato seeds need the warmer temperatures, so try to maintain a temperature of at least 18C (68F).

- Transplant to individual pots when the plants reach 5cm (2in) high, planting into a greenhouse, grow bags, large pots or beds.

- Water daily and feed with liquid fertiliser when the first truss of flowers appears. Pinch out the side shoots as they appear and provide support for the plants as they develop. It is best to stake early while the plant is young to ensure a nice straight stem. Seeds can be sown directly once the soil warms in spring. Solid trellising should be provided prior to the plants becoming established.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes