Chilli & Tomato Guides

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 Chilli: From Sowing to Planting Out

Chillies need an early start, warmth to germinate, and plenty of light once they emerge. This guide takes you from sowing through to safely planting out.