Tomato Consuelo (Crimson Cherry)

Bred with outdoor growing in mind. This early cropping variety begins producing fruit before the worst risk of blight arrives. The small cherry fruits have glossy, red skins and a sweet, juicy flesh with a superb flavour.

Sow seeds on the surface of a good, freedraining, damp, seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place seed trays in a propagator at 15-20˚C (59-68˚F) until after germination which takes 7-14 days.

When seedlings gain 2 true leaves, transplant into individual 7.5cm (3in) pots of compost and grow on at 15°C (59°F). Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions over 7 - 10 days before planting out from early June. Transplant at a distance of 60cm (24in) apart in a sheltered full sun position. Use a cane to support the plants as they grow. Water tomato plants frequently and feed regularly once the first truss of fruit has formed.

HARVESTING;- Mid July; August; September; October