Chilli & Tomato Guides

Caring for Tomatoes Correctly: Watering, Position and Season-Long Care

From position and watering to feeding, supporting and pinching out - this guide walks you through the whole season and shows you what really matters for healthy, productive tomato plants.

Tomato Compost: What Soil Do Tomatoes Need?

Good tomato compost holds moisture, stays airy and lets excess water drain away. In a pot, clear drainage holes and a structurally stable compost are what really matter.

How to Sow Tomato Seeds - Step by Step

Sowing tomatoes sounds simple, but it has its pitfalls: the right soil, the right sowing depth, the right germination conditions. We show you everything - or take this step off your hands entirely.

Sowing Tomatoes: Seed, Germination and Early Care

Tomatoes are usually sown six to eight weeks before the planned planting-out date. Warmth supports germination; once seedlings appear, plenty of light and slightly cooler temperatures become important.

Potting On Tomatoes: Timing and How-To

Tomatoes are usually ready to pot on once the first true leaves appear after the seed leaves. Carefully move each seedling into its own pot and hold it by the leaf, not the stem.

Growing Tomatoes From Seed or Buying a Young Plant?

Sowing your own offers a wide variety choice and is enjoyable, but needs light, space and time. Ready-grown young plants are the more straightforward start, especially if you only need a few.