Tomato 'Moneymaker' (Seeds)

Solanum lycopersicum L. | Lycopersicon esculentum

Half-hardy Annual

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This 'Moneymaker' is a firm favourite tomato plant, not just for the profusion of uniform, medium-sized fruit it produces but because of its unbeatable flavour. Whether grown under glass or in an outdoor vegetable bed, Solanum lycopersicum L. will produce bumper crops of these delicious, healthy orbs throughout the summer. Keen gardeners will know that the half-hardy annual should ideally be planted amongst French marigolds and basil, chives or mint to deter whitefly and aphids respectively. Height: 2m (6'7"). Spread: 50cm (1'8").

Plant Size Height Up to 200cm (79in)
Spread Up to 50cm (20in)

Hardiness & Longevity Half-hardy Annual

Ideal For greenhousekitchen gardenpatio

Position In full sun

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1 Packet (50 Seeds) (VM00282)

Place seed, on the surface of a good free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and keep at 18-20°C (64-68F) until after germination, which takes 7-14 days. Do not exclude daylight as this helps germination.
Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant into final position when 20cm (8in) tall, 45cm (18in) apart. Or 2-3 per growbag or large patio container.
Support with canes and remove sideshoots regularly.
Harvest tomatoes from August until the first frosts.
Tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and are high in vitamins A and C and lycopene, which boost the body’s immune system.

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