There are many excellent varieties of tomato that are easy to grow. Remember, vine tomatoes must be staked, and kept to a single stem to concentrate their energy on producing fruits.
Bush tomatoes are compact plants with side branches that end in a cluster of flowers. Hanging basket types are bush varieties that trail more freely.
Moneymaker - a well-known and much loved variety for the home grower, equally good in the greenhouse or outdoors. The smooth, medium-size fruits have a fine flavour.
Totem F1 - this heavy-cropping variety produces large amounts of crimson-coloured tomatoes low down on its stocky stems. One of the best varieties for growing in pots and suitable for growing both indoors and out.
Gartenperle- a good choice for growing in baskets, containers and window boxes. It is a prolific cropper, producing delicious fruits through the whole summer.
Now have a go at some of our tomato recipes.
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