New 2008

Early to ripen producing a large crop of stunning white streaked, purple skinned, oval fruits up to 15cm (6in) in length of excellent flavour. Looks attractive in containers.

Sow February-May for growing indoors. March-April for growing outdoors. Sow seed on the surface of a good free draining, moist seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) layer of vermiculite or compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at constant 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days.

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on steadily in a slightly reduced temperature. Pot on finally into a larger container or 2 plants per growbag, or outdoors once plants have been acclimatised to conditions and after all risk of frost has passed. It is not necessary to pinch out growth or sideshoot.

Once first flowers have set, feed and water regularly with a high potash tomato feed. Harvest regularly to promote further flowers and to extend the picking season.