TOMATO - Piccola Cherry Tomatoes
Whether enjoyed raw as a snack, cooked into a hearty dish or dried out in the oven, cherry tomatoes are always a winner! And when it comes to different varieties, Piccolo cherry tomatoes are hard to beat. Not only do they have the irresistible sweetness you'd expect of a cherry tomato, but it's balanced with a slight acidity, allowing them to play a starring role in all kinds of dishes. (Indeterminate)
These are available as either Young Plug Plants for growing on, (each plug measures approximately L60mm x W34mm x D58mm) or as Garden Ready Plants in 6cm/7cm pots.
What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomato plants?
Determinate tomatoes, or “bush” tomatoes, are varieties that grow to a compact height (generally 3 – 4′). Determinates stop growing when fruit sets on the top bud. All the tomatoes from the plant ripen at approximately the same time (usually over period of 1- 2 weeks). They require a limited amount of staking for support and are perfectly suited for container planting.
Indeterminate tomatoes will grow and produce fruit until killed by frost. They can reach heights of up to 12 feet although 6 feet is normal. Indeterminates will bloom, set new fruit and ripen throughout the season. They require substantial staking for support and benefit from being constrained to a central growing stem by removal of the side shoots.
TOMATO - 'Piccola' Cherry Tomato
- Grow on under cooler conditions, and when about 8 inches tall, either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions.
- Plant out 18 inches apart in a warm, sheltered and sunny spot in moist, fertile well drained soil and keep watered.
- Feed weekly once the first truss has set
Size *Despatched from Large Plug Plants March XXL Plug Plants Late March 6cm/7cm pots April *Plants don't always grow as anticipated therefore all dates are approximate and may change.
