Cordon/Indeterminate Tomato Dattolime is a standout variety, known for its incredibly fruity flavour. This eye-catching variety features yellow, almond-shaped tomatoes with a bright, vibrant colour and a naturally sweet taste. With a balanced 9% brix, it brings a refreshing burst of flavour to any dish. Dattolime is particularly valued for its strong fruit-setting ability, producing split-cluster trusses. It thrives as a sturdy, compact plant with a manageable width, making it ideal for both small and larger gardens. The fruit has an impressive shelf life and excellent taste, perfect for snacking or adding colour and sweetness to salads. Height: 180cm (71in). Spread: 40cm (16in). Companion planting: Grow tomatoes alongside French marigolds to help prevent whitefly, and pair with basil, chives, or mint to protect against aphids and other pests. Useful links: How to grow tomatoes How to stop blight Tomato selector guide Companion Planting Cordon cherry tomato with a superb fruity flavour and eye-catching yellow, almond-shaped fruit that are borne on split-cluster trusses.
Pot up and grow tomato plants on in warm frost free conditions.
Outdoor cultivation: Grow on until large enough to plant outdoors. Wait until all risk of frost has passed before transplanting tomatoes - around early June depending upon location. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days. Choose a sheltered position in full sun on fertile, reliably moist, well drained soil. Alternatively grow tomatoes in patio bags and containers in good quality compost such as John Innes No. 2.
Greenhouse cultivation: When growing in a heated glasshouse tomato plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or one per 25cm (10") pot, or plant tomatoes directly into the greenhouse soil. Cordon types should be transplanted at a distance of 60cm (24") apart.
Cordon/indeterminate varieties: Drive a (5ft) cane into the soil adjacent to each plant to support them as they grow, and tie each main stem to its support with soft garden twine.
Bush/determinate varieties: These may require a smaller cane to support the weight of the plant and its fruit. Dwarf bush varieties, such as 'Basket' types, do not require any staking.
