Bush (Determinate). A superb flavoured, outdoor bush tomato which is very early maturing, ripening before the blight has a chance and heavy yielding. The fruit are smaller than average but have a vastly superior flavour and you can expect weights of 4-5lb (1.8-2.25kg) per bush. Easy to grow with no supporting or side shooting needed, in fact the perfect choice for an outdoor tomato.

Sow 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in early spring. Germination usually takes 6-14 days at 24-27C (75-80F).

Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots, gradually harden off and plant out after all risk of frost has gone 60cm (24in) apart with 75cm (30in) between rows in a warm sheltered sunny spot in moist, fertile well drained soil and keep well watered.

Red Alert is a bush variety and should not have its side shoots removed.