Tomato plants

We sow early and agree with Alys Fowler the fruit are the sweeter for it and enjoyed sooner in the summer. With a headstart on the season, even with the largest heirloom beefsteak and oxheart varieties we've had stunning success growing outdoors in full sun.

All you'll need is an outside area sheltered from wind with several hours direct sunlight, some support for the vines and a larger pot for your plant - or better still a patch of free draining soil with plenty of rich organic matter.

Large tomato plants

Plants in upcycled red and gold tomato cans drilled for drainage, holding 2.5 litres of organic compost and supported with short canes.

Plants will be nearly ready to be planted out and at the flowering stage. See Tomato Growing Tips for planting out.

£8 for one plant, £15 for two, or £20 for three plants.

We will deliver to you by early May

Varieties

This year we're experimenting with anthocyanin varieties and have 9 Tomatoes, all new to us and all grown from seed sourced from the spectacular range available from NRTomatoSeed. Pics are reproduced with the kind permission of the seed seller, Niall. Check out his site for fuller descriptions or to order seeds to grow your own!

Apart from Betalux and Raspberry Burst, all varieties are indeterminate, meaning they will bloom, set new fruit and ripen continuously through the growing season.

Betalux (Micro Dwarf)

Betalux is a determinate variety suitable for smaller growing spaces like windowsills and containers as it typically reaches a height of 40cm-60cm. Harvest-time will come very early and the fruit is medium-sized at around 80-120 grams per fruit. It has a well-balanced pleasantly sweet taste. A good option for low maintenance gardeners.

Cosmic Burst

Cosmic Burst is aptly named and has a great fruity flavour with a less acidic bite, leaning towards the sweeter side. It produces a larger cherry to small salad sized tomato, averaging 55-85 grams, with a long shelf life. Plants grow up to 1.8m tall.

Elena's Emerald Caramel

Elena's Emerald Caramel is very sweet and fruity, with a marmalade-like pulp and few seeds. The complex blend of colours reflects a complex and rich flavour profile, balanced with a pleasant acidity. Plants are high-yielding and produce substantial fruits, generally weighing between 150-400 grams and grow up to 2.3 metres tall.

Gargamel - SOLD OUT

A visual masterpiece in streaks of red, gold, black and blue, Gargamel combines sweet and tart notes, with 'a hint of rhubarb or plum for a truly unforgettable taste experience'.

Lithium Sunset

The orange and red-striped Lithium Sunset has a sweet and refreshingly tart flavour with a buttery texture. Fruits can reach up to 250g.

Melon Liqueur

Heart-shaped yellow/orange fruits grow from 150 to 350 grams and have a sweet and fruity taste with hints of honey, fitting the "melon liqueur" name. Plants grow to around 1.8m tall.

Raspberry Burst (Dwarf)

This is a dwarf variety reaching around 60cm tall and producing cherry to small salad sized fruits, typically weighing 25-45 grams. It offers a high yield relative to the small space it occupies and the round fruit have a very well balanced sweet and tart flavour. Pink in hue, with faint stripes of anthocyanin (blue) to the shoulders. A good option for low maintenance gardeners.

Rebel Starfighter Prime

A wispy leafed tomato with heart-shaped fruits and deep maroon flesh reaching 150-250 grams. 'The flavour is deep and rich, well-balanced between sweet and long-lasting umami. Healthy plants grow up to 160 cm and grow well until first autumn frost.'

Sophia's Sweet Caramel

Heart-shaped, yellow, orange and red elongated fruits with a pointed nose. Fruit weighs 100-300 grams and plants can reach between 1.8m and 2.5m tall. 'The flavour is outstanding, delicious and very sweet. The bi-colour flesh contributes to a rich, complex taste that is highly aromatic. The sweetness is a standout feature, aligning with the "sweet caramel" in its name.'

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