Vegetables
Tomato 'Alicante'
Lycopersicon esculentum
A high-performing variety of tomato. Although best grown in a greenhouse, this variety will ripen outside, even in unreliable British summers. Grow in vegetable beds or large containers and grow bags, either on patios, or under glass. Stake and pinch off side shoots to maximise this tomato’s production potential.
- Position
- Full sun
- Height
- 2m
- Spread
- 50cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Feb-April, sow under cover in seed trays filled with seed compost. Cover seeds with fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Place on a sunny windowsill or in propagator at 15-20°C. Transplant when seedlings have 2 true leaves, handling by the leaves rather than the stem. Acclimatise outdoors when danger of frost has passed.
Aftercare
Tie in main stem to wooden cane with soft garden twine and continue to pinch off side shoots as it grows. Water regularly and feed weekly when flowers start to form.
Gallery
Ref. SET012