Tomato 'Heirloom Favourites'
A lucky dip selection of heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of extravagant colours, shapes and flavours.
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Features
- Authentic flavour
- Delicious aroma
- Slow bolting
Product Details
How
Sow direct into the garden or into pots. Cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix, firm down and keep moist. Thin seedlings to 20cm apart.
Care
Prefers full sun and good drainage. Water regularly. Can also be grown indoors in pots. Frequent picking ensures continuous supply and keeps the plant bushy. Feed plants regularly. Protect plants from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for tomatoes, cucumbers and corn. Mature plants can be cut and dried for winter use. Great for bruschetta, pasta and salads.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant Spacing |
20cm, or singly in pots |
| Sow Depth |
3mm |
| Germination |
10-12 days |
| Row Spacing |
20cm |
| Time to Maturity |
8 weeks |
| Botanical Name |
Ocimum basilicum |
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