Vegetable Fruit

Description

(Semi-Determinate/Semi Bush)

Well named, as Tomato Glacier is a very cold tolerant variety, almost down to frost. Unknown origin but produces an early and extremely heavy crop from plants with a semi-bush habit. Tomato Glacier is ideal for planting early under cloches to encourage early flower formation, followed by one of the earliest picks of the season outdoors.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to April. Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep in pots or trays of good, free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place in a propagator, or seal container in a polythene bag, at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination, which takes 7-10 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm ( 8in) high. Can be planted outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed.

Aftercare

Vigourous growth which may require some trimming of side shoots to maintain shape and control. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.