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How do you grow Tumbling Tom tomatoes?
Sow the tomato seed individually in cell trays, using a good quality seed compost. Lightly cover over and keep moist at a temperature of 18 degrees. Seedlings should start showing around 7 days if you have the right temperature. Pot into 9cm pots once the seedlings are big enough.
Do you 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 often should you feed Tumbling Toms?
“Feed every 10-14 days with a balanced liquid fertiliser, changing to a high potash one once the first fruits start to set.” If you are growing them in pots with new compost you won’t have to start feeding them too soon.
How many Tumbling Toms 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.
Do you pinch out Tumbling Toms?
When is the best time to plant tumbling Toms?
Start ‘Tumbling Tom’ from seed six to eight weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant the seeds ¼-inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix. The soil should ideally be at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you keep your potting mix in a basement or garage, bring it in overnight to warm.
What’s the best way to grow tumbling Tom Tomatoes?
Fill the container with soil, planting the “Tumbling Tom” tomatoes one-half to one-third deeper than they were previously planted. Doing this covers part of the stem to stimulate growth of additional roots.
Can you grow tumbling Toms in hanging baskets?
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. ‘Tumbling Tom’ is susceptible to the same problems that afflict most tomatoes.
How long does it take tumbling Toms to germinate?
The soil should ideally be at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, so if you keep your potting mix in a basement or garage, bring it in overnight to warm. Germination takes a week or two. Once you see seedlings rising from the soil, move them to a sunny spot or give them a grow lamp for up to 16 hours a day.