Amateur Gardening

Your ultimate guide to growing Tomatoes from seed

FOR anyone who wants to grow their own produce, tomatoes are a must-try. Not only are the fruits among the most versatile of culinary ingredients but there are also so many different, colourful varieties available – many that you rarely see in shops. And there’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a home-grown, juicy tomato from the garden.

If you’re a novice veg grower, it’s hard to go wrong with classics such as ‘Gardener’s Delight’ and ‘Sungold’. But if you want to try something a little more challenging, look for heirloom varieties like ‘Brandywine’.

Unusual colour variations

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