Bush/Determinate A charming duo of heart-shaped tomatoes in vibrant red and orange, perfect for growing together in one pot. These beauties are ideal for patio containers, requiring minimal support, or you can let them spread freely for a relaxed, natural look. They also work wonderfully when trailing from large hanging baskets. The fruit offers a delightful sweet and sour flavour with a 9% brix rating. Both plants produce abundant clusters of heart-shaped tomatoes, requiring no side-shooting—simply water and enjoy the harvest! Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Companion planting: Pair tomatoes with French marigolds to keep whitefly at bay, and combine with basil, chives, or mint to protect against aphids and other pests. Useful links: How to grow tomatoes How to stop blightTomato selector guide Companion Planting Two heart-shaped tomatoes growing as a duo in one pot offering both red and orange cherry fruits on naturally trailing plants that are perfect for pots or baskets.
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.
