There are heirloom varieties, grown for many generations, as well as modern, blight-resistant choices. Fruit colours range from traditional red to dark purple, pink, orange, yellow or green, and even striped. There are also lots of varieties to choose from, offering fruits of various sizes, shapes, flavours and textures. The stems don’t usually need support, except if heavily laden with fruit.Ĭheck seed packets or plant labels before buying, to ensure you get the right type to suit your needs. These are the easiest type to grow and need little maintenance apart from watering and feeding. Smaller types can also be grown in hanging baskets, with the stems trailing over the sides. They require regular maintenance – watering, feeding, tying to supports and pinching out side-shoots.īush (or determinate) tomatoes are shorter and wider, great for smaller gardens, pots and growing bags. They are useful when space is limited, as plants grow vertically, tall and narrow, and produce a heavy crop. They are great for growing in a greenhouse, but will also do well in a sunny spot outdoors, either in the ground or in large pots against a south-facing wall. Tomatoes generally have two ways of growing:Ĭordon (or indeterminate) tomatoes grow tall, up to 1.8m (6ft), and require tall supports. RHS Flower Show Tatton Park - 19–23 July 2023.
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