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Cherry Tomato Sugar Sweetie Certified Organic Seeds 60 Seeds Sale Price: $1.89 Average Rating:   |
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Plant your seedlings 18 inches apart after all threat of frost is gone. |
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Ferry-Morse Seeds 2060 Tomato - Big Boy Hybrid 590 Milligram Packet List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $5.99 |
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Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here... |
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Ferry-Morse Seeds 2059 Tomato - Big Beef Hybrid 665 Milligram Packet List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $1.99 |
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Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here... |
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AeroGarden 800501-0200 6-Pod Seed Kit, Cherry Tomato List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $12.95 Average Rating:  |
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The AeroGarden Cherry Tomato Seed Kit has 3 Pre-seeded Grow Pods with 2 Red Heirloom and 1 Golden Harvest. Grow Pods fit all AeroGarden 6-Pod units. Kit includes plant nutrients for 4 months growth and a Tending and Harvesting Guide. |
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Roma Tomato Seeds Pompeii 40 Seeds Sale Price: $1.25 |
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This is a versatile tomato. You can eat it fresh, make sauce, can it or freeze it. |
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Black Sea Man Tomato 10 Seeds - Heirloom Sale Price: $1.50 Average Rating: |
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HEIRLOOM TOMATO: Heirloom Tomatoes are just what their name implies. They have been handed down, through generations of farmers and gardeners, from family member to family member. Many of these tomato varieties are known to have thrived since the 1800's... |
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Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds 3148 Tomato - San Marzano 250 Milligram Packet List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $1.30 |
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Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here... |
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Ferry-Morse Seeds 1788 Tomato - Juliet Hybrid (Grape Type) 369 Milligram Packet List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $5.99 |
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Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here... |
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Beefsteak Tomato Heirloom Certified Organic Seeds Sale Price: $1.25 Average Rating:  |
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The sandwich tomato. When transplanting tomatoes, bury half of the stem after you have taken the leaves off. You will be rewarded with a sturdier, more productive plant. Indeterminate; requires support for best results... |
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Ferry-Morse Seeds 2067 Tomato - Supersweet Hybrid 470 Milligram Packet List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $1.00 |
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Ferry-Morse has been serving up the best in seed and gardening supplies for over 100 years, and we-footre proud to still be innovating and improving. Whether you-footre looking for the finest in flowers or gourmet garden vegetables, you will find all your answers here... |
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WILD NATIVE FLORIDA EVERGLADES TOMATO SEEDS |  |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 2h 56m |
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Heirloom Tomato Seeds & Vegetable Seed Over 1/4 MILLION | |
0 Bid | US $79.00 | 4h |
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2 gram/ Thai Small Tomato(Sida)~ Vegetable Seed | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 5h 41m |
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100% Organic Green Zebra Heirloom tomato seeds Rare | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 6h 59m |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 7h 25m |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 7h 26m |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
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Tomato Oxheart Red Organic Heirloom Vegetable Seeds 40+ | |
2 Bids | US $.84 | 8h 20m |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
1 Bid | US $1.00 | 8h 42m |
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20 ORGANIC MIXED VARIETIES HEIRLOOM TOMATO SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 47m |
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20 ORGANIC MORTGAGE LIFTER TOMATO SEEDS - HEIRLOOM! | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 47m |
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20 ORGANIC PURPLE CALABASH TOMATO SEEDS - HEIRLOOM! | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 47m |
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100+ ORGANIC ROMA TOMATO SEEDS FIRM AND FULL OF FLAVOR! | |
0 Bid | US $.80 | 10h 31m |
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THE TUMBLING TOMATO IS HERE 30 GARTENPERLE TOMATO SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $1.49 | 10h 31m |
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Striped Cavern Tomato, Red Striped Stuffer Tomato Seeds | |
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US $1.99 | 11h 10m |
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Reif Red Heart Tomato 10 seeds | |
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US $1.99 | 11h 15m |
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Giant Valentine Tomato 10 seeds | |
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US $1.99 | 11h 16m |
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The Giant Tomato Tree Seeds Kit | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 11h 34m |
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100% Organic Green Zebra Heirloom tomato seeds Rare | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 45m |
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Organic Black krim Tomato seeds Rare Russian Heirloom | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 46m |
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Organic German Johnson Heirloom tomato seeds for 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 47m |
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Rare 100% Organic Cherokee Purple tomato seeds 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 47m |
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Rare Organic Black Trifele Heirloom tomato seeds 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 48m |
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Rare Organic Chocolate Cherry Tomato seeds lot for 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 48m |
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Rare Organic Heirloom Black Sea Man Tomato seeds 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 48m |
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Rare Organic Heirloom Lemon Plum Tomato Seeds 2011 | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 11h 49m |
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1600- RUTGERS-TOMATO SEEDS-only heirlooms seeds | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 12h 32m |
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1.000- RUTGERS-TOMATO SEEDS-only heirlooms seeds | |
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US $8.00 | 12h 33m |
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Tomato Growing Kit Includes Seeds Soil & Pot! | |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 12h 42m |
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100% Organic Green Zebra Heirloom tomato seeds Rare | |
0 Bid | US $.50 | 13h 52m |
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0 Bid | US $.69 | 14h 28m |
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Tomato Seed Amana Orange Lycopene Rich Top 10 Heirloom | |
0 Bid | US $.59 | 14h 47m |
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Tomato San Marzano Italian Heirloom Red Plum 40+ Seeds | |
1 Bid | US $.69 | 14h 52m |
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SEED PLANT TREE FRUIT HERB POT STARTING TOMATO GARDEN | |
0 Bid | US $16.57 | 15h 8m |
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WILD NATIVE FLORIDA EVERGLADES TOMATO SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 15h 9m |
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Tomato- Isis Candy -Vegetable Seeds Top 10 Winner Tasty | |
0 Bid | US $.69 | 15h 27m |
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Vintage 1 HANK LARGE TOMATO TOMATOE RED SEED BEADS LQQK | |
0 Bid | US $4.10 | 15h 40m |
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BIG BEEFY ORGANIC BEEFSTEAK TOMATO!! 100+ FRESH SEEDS! | |
0 Bid | US $.90 | 5h 33m |
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100+ ORGANIC ROMA TOMATO SEEDS FIRM AND FULL OF FLAVOR! | |
0 Bid | US $.80 | 5h 33m |
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THE TUMBLING TOMATO IS HERE 30 GARTENPERLE TOMATO SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $1.49 | 5h 33m |
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FREE Campari Tomato Seeds Sinfully Sweet | |
0 Bid | US $1.00 | 15h 48m |
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Favorite Heirloom Tomato Seeds Combo Pack - 300+ Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 17h 3m |
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Giant Belgium Heirloom OP Tomato 75 Seeds + Free Gift | |
0 Bid | US $.89 | 17h 3m |
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Mortgage Lifter Heirloom OP Tomato 75 Seeds + Free Gift | |
0 Bid | US $.89 | 17h 3m |
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50 Tiny Tim Red Tomato Seed Vegetable Container Early | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 7m |
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50 Small Sweet Cherry Red Tomato Seeds Organic | |
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50 San Marzano Tomato Seeds Italian Organic Sauce Paste | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 7m |
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50 Red Beefsteak Heirloom Organic tomato seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 7m |
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50 Organic Red Roma Tomato Seeds Italian Paste Sauce | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 8m |
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50 Jubilee Tomato Seeds Organic Heirloom | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 8m |
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50 Cuor Di Bue Tomato Seeds Italian Organic Oxheart BIG | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 9m |
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25 Yellow Pear Heirloom Tomato Seeds Organic Vegetable | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 10m |
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25 Tomato Principe Borghese Italian Heirloom Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 10m |
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25 Tomato Marglobe Heirloom Round Red Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 17h 10m |
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100+ ORGANIC ROMA TOMATO SEEDS FIRM AND FULL OF FLAVOR! | |
0 Bid | US $.80 | 8h 31m |
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THE TUMBLING TOMATO IS HERE 30 GARTENPERLE TOMATO SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $1.49 | 8h 31m |
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100+ ORGANIC ROMA TOMATO SEEDS FIRM AND FULL OF FLAVOR! | |
0 Bid | US $.80 | 8h 31m |
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BIG BEEFY ORGANIC BEEFSTEAK TOMATO!! 100+ FRESH SEEDS! | |
0 Bid | US $.90 | 8h 31m |
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100+ ORGANIC ROMA TOMATO SEEDS FIRM AND FULL OF FLAVOR! | |
0 Bid | US $.80 | 8h 31m |
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Tomato seeds fruit vegetable 1 pack:2g | |
0 Bid | US $.01 | 22h 7m |
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Organic Arkansas Traveler Tomato .125 Gram 45 + Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 3h 39m |
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100 CHERRY TOMATO Vegetable Seeds, 90%+ LIVE Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.85 | 1d 4h 4m |
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30 Yellow TOMATO Vegetable Seeds, 90%+ LIVE Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.88 | 1d 4h 4m |
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300 Big Sweet TOMATO Vegetable Seeds, 90%+ LIVE Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.85 | 1d 4h 4m |
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25 PURPLE ROSE TOMATO Vegetable Seeds, 90%+ LIVE Seeds | |
0 Bid | US $.91 | 1d 4h 4m |
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* GRAPE TOMATO SUGAR PLUM * SWEET!! SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $1.79 | 1d 5h 22m |
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2 gram/ Thai Small Tomato(Sida)~ Vegetable Seed | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 5h 39m |
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30 Yellow TOMATO Fruit Seeds, GUARANTEE 95%+ LIVE SEEDS | |
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100 CHERRY TOMATO New Seeds,~~Guarantee 95%+ Live Seeds | |
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300 Big Sweet Tomato Seeds,~@Guarantee 95%+ Live Seeds~ | |
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Purple Rose Tomato 25 Rare Seeds,~~~90%+ Germination~~ | |
0 Bid | US $.95 | 1d 9h 2m |
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* PLUM TOMATO - LEMON PLUM * 25 SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 11h 3m |
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* HEIRLOOM TOMATO - OLD GERMAN * 25 SEEDS | |
0 Bid | US $.79 | 1d 11h 3m |
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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
The tomato originated in the Andes, South America where tomatoes grow wild. It is believed that they were first cultivated by the Aztecs and Incas, possibly as early as 700 AD. The tomato plant arrived in Europe in the 16th century, supposedly brought back from Central America by the Spanish Conquistadors, although another legend suggests that two Jesuit priests took them to Italy from Mexico.
At that time tomatoes were also known as wolf's peach and Peruvian apple. In the UK, the Elizabethans thought the bright red colour of tomatoes was a danger signal and regarded them as dangerous fruits. In fact, it is true that tomatoes are related to the nightshade family.
Tomatoes are sub-tropical plants and therefore require a full sun position when grown in temperate zones. A position against a wall or fence will give an even better chance of success as long as they can receive sufficient water.
Tomato plants grow very well in raised beds, they appreciate the soil conditions which provide moisture without water-logging.
Two or three weeks before planting, dig the soil over and incorporate as much organic matter, such as compost or well rotted manure, as possible. The aim is to make the soil able to retain the moisture needed so much by tomatoes.
Tomatoes are unable to tolerate any degree of frost, the timing for planting or sowing outside is therefore key to successfully growing tomatoes. If the tomato seeds are to be sown directly outside (not really suitable in cooler climates), they must be sown when the soil temperature is (and will remain) above 10C (50F) - any lower and the seeds will not germinate. In practical terms this normally means 3 weeks after the last frost date in your area.
Where the seeds are sown under cover (poly tunnels or cloches) or indoors, aim to sow the seeds so that they reach the stage where they can be transplanted outside, three weeks after the last frost date.
Tomato plants plants take roughly 7 weeks from sowing to reach the transplanting stage and they should be transplanted outside one or two weeks after your last frost date. Therefore you should sow them 7 weeks before you plan to transplant them outside.
Bush varieties do well for cultivation outdoors because they require no pruning for most of the season. Remove any yellow or decaying foliage as soon as possible to avoid the spread of disease.
If your bush tomatoes become too large to support themselves, either trim out a few major branches or add more support canes - the side branches can then be tied into the additional support canes. Limit the number of trusses of tomatoes to seven or eight by pinching out any surplus ones.
Upright varieties are commonly cultivated in pots, grow-bags, the greenhouse and sometimes outdoors in open soil. When the first fruits begin to form, the plant will produce side-shoots in between the main stem and the leaf stems.
These side shoots should be removed by pinching them out with the fingers. If allowed to grow they will produce a mass of foliage but few tomatoes. Any shoots which have been overlooked and allowed to grow should also be removed.
Lower leaves which show any signs of yellowing should also be removed to avoid the risk of infection.
When the plant has developed six or seven trusses of tomatoes (normally around July time), 'stop' the plant by breaking off the growing tip. If any more than seven trusses of tomatoes begins to develop, pinch them out to encourage the plant to produce good quality tomatoes rather than an abundance of low quality late-maturing fruit.
Pick as soon as the fruits are ripe (colour and size will identify this) for the best flavour - eat as soon as possible. This also encourages the production of more fruit. As soon as a frost threatens, harvest all the fruit immediately and ripen them on a window sill. With upright varieties, it is possible to gently flatten the plants onto the soil and cover with horticultural fleece to protect them from the frost.
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If you would like to learn more about growing your own tomatoes please visit How To Grow Tomatoes or Growing Tomato Plants for further information.