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How do you grow Tumbling Tom tomatoes from seed?
Sow seeds thinly in seed trays of seed & potting compost or 2-3 seeds in small pots and cover lightly with a little compost. Firm compost gently and water carefully. Keep in heated greenhouse/propagator at about 15-20C. Transplant into larger individual pots when 10cm tall.
Can you save Tumbling Tom seeds?
Leave the seeds there for an hour or so and then tip them onto a plate to dry out completely. Tomato seeds in good condition will store for five years or more in the correct conditions.
Do you need to pinch out Tumbling Tom tomatoes?
They are self-branching, so other than pinching the tip out when you plant, there is no need to do anything else to them, unlike other tomato varieties. Tumbling Tom produces a massive crop of firm, round fruit all summer long – each one packed with sweet, delicious juice. Perfect fresh and in salads.
How many Tumbling Tom plants are in a basket?
For most varieties, just one tomato plant will be enough for each basket.
How long do tumbling tomatoes take to grow?
A crop of tumbling tom red tomatoes takes around 12 weeks from seed to first harvest, this variety being one of the earliest to fruit.
Is Tumbling Tom a hybrid?
Tumbling Tom Red and Tumbling Tom Yellow are both Open Pollinated. There may be a Hybrid version out there somewhere, but the seeds at Wintersown are OP.
Can I grow tumbling tomatoes in pots?
Tumbling Tom is one of the safest tomato type to grow in a pot. They sprout in less than 5 days and you can already harvest your first fruits in only 80 days. The fruits are juicy and sweet and you can have more than a month of continuous supply.
How many Tumbling Tom plants are in a hanging basket?
Hanging Planters and Baskets For example, ‘Tiny Tom’ and ‘Micro Tom’ can probably be planted with three to four in each hanging basket. The tumbling varieties usually need more room, but a larger hanging planter could fit two or three.
How many tomato plants can I put in a hanging basket UK?
Tomato plants will do well if they’re planted reasonably deep, as they’re prone to put out strong roots. You can safely fit one or two plants into a 35cm hanging basket.
How often do you water Tumbling Tom tomatoes?
If you don’t get an inch or 2 of rain each week, you’ll need to make up the difference through watering. The soil shouldn’t be wet to the touch, but always moist. If you’re growing ‘Tumbling Tom’ in containers or hanging baskets where it will be awkward to water by hand, consider setting up a micro-irrigation system.
Can you grow Tumbling Tom tomatoes in the ground?
These compact bush varieties have a naturally trailing habit that will cascade over the sides of baskets, containers and window boxes. With no side shooting or training required, these tomatoes are easy to grow both outdoors and under glass. .
Do tumbling tomatoes need full sun?
Plants grow 6–8″ in height and produce vines that trail 2–3′ over the side of your planter. If you’ve got a place in your home that receives full sun for at least 6 hours a day with space to put a pot, you can enjoy these sweet, juicy Tumbling Tom tomatoes all summer long!
When can tumbling tomatoes go outside?
Pot up, and grow tomato plants on in warm frost free conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days.
How many Tumbling Tom tomatoes are in a hanging basket?
Can you grow Tumbling Tom tomatoes in pots?
How tall do Tumbling Tom tomato plants grow?
‘Tumbling Tom’ is a determinate variety, with stalks typically reaching 20 to 24 inches. It naturally trails along the ground, rather than growing upright, and earns its “tumbling” nickname by spilling enthusiastically over the sides of a pot, container or raised bed.