Bush/Basket (Determinate). An exceptionally sweet cherry variety with the exciting attribute of being able to trail when grown as a basket plant, one plant filling a 30cm (12in) basket with ease. Tomato Balconi Red is extremely decorative as well as productive.
For indoor and outdoor cropping sow seed in spring, 5-7 weeks before planting out date. Requires no side shooting.
For indoor and outdoor cropping sow seeds in spring, 5-7 weeks before planting out date. Requires no side shooting.
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on in cooler, well lit conditions. FOR PLANTING OUTSIDE - For growing as a bush. plant 60cm (24in) apart in moist, well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny position. FOR HANGING BASKETS Plant one per 30cm (12in) basket. Water well and keep in a cool position until well rooted. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before hanging outside permanently after all risk of frost.
Feed regularly with tomato liquid feed and keep well watered.
Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and are rich in Vitamins A and C and lycopene, all helping to stimulate your body’s immune system.