Vegetable Fruit

Description

(Cordon)

An early ripening, cold tolerant, 'potato leaved' variety from Czech Republic, Tomato Stupice produces clusters of golf ball sized, red fruits of lovely flavour. Tomato Stupice is a heavy cropper, ideal for growing outdoors or under glass.

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

Plants require side shooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.