Potting On GLACIER Tomatoes

10/04

A warn and sunny afternoon, time for potting on my tomatoes. 

This year I am trying a new to me variety called Glacier, the seeds sown in mid February are now ready to pot on.

After selecting the pots I want to use, making sure they have good drainage holes,

 I put a saucer of pebbles or small stones at the base, 

then half fill with a mixture of

50% Farmyard Manure and 50% Compost.

Fill up with general purpose compost, plant tomatoes and water in well.

Glacier tomato is one of the earliest maturing varieties available withstanding far colder conditions than any other. 

A compact potato leafed 3ft variety producing 2-3in bright red fruits of excellent flavour.  Performs well in cooler seasons readily setting fruit and continuing to produce over a long period.

Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions 

and plant out 18 inches apart 

after all danger of frost has passed 

in a warm and sunny spot in moist, fertile 

well drained soil and keep watered. 

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PS. Make sure during April and May they are protected from frost.