New 2008

Ideal for early crops in basket and containers.

Indoor crops: January to March; Outdoor crops: March to April.

Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep in pots or trays of good, free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator, or seal in a polythene bag, at a temperature of 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination, which takes 7-10 days.

Indoor crops: Plant finally into tubs, containers or hanging baskets in the greenhouse or conservatory. Water regularly and feed weekly with high potash tomato food once first flowers have set.

Outdoor crops: Acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting into tubs, containers or hanging baskets. Protect from cold winds until established.

Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.