Tomato Crimson Plum F1
The delicious new member of the Crimson family
The Crimson Plum is the first blight-resistant plum tomato from seed. Great for both indoor and outdoor growing, it is the ideal tomato variety to be grown outside in the UK. This remarkable fruit is ideal for pots, baskets or any containers, reaching heights of 150-200cm (59-79″); spread 40-50cm (16-20″).
The Crimson Plum will harvest from July through to October, a ‘Roma’ style plum with a rich, deep flavour. It has solid, meaty flesh with few seeds and is good for cooking and using in sauces. You?ll have endless uses for this delicious tomato in your favourite summer and autumnal recipes.
Growing Information
Sow February-April for greenhouse growing (or April for outdoor growing) in a propagator on a windowsill or pots or trays in a greenhouse at 18-21C using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 6mm compost (Germination 7-14 days). Transplant seedlings singly into 7.5cm pots. Grow on, finally planting into large pots, or direct into a greenhouse border; or outdoors 45cm apart when the risk of frost has passed. Support with a cane and remove side shoots regularly. Feed regularly with tomato food.
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