Tomato Seeds for Planting UK – Moneymaker – 150 Seeds

£4.02

About this item Considered home gardener’s favourite, moneymaker is a very reliable and productive variety that will perform well in a greenhouse, as well as an outdoor crop In the packet you will get 150 seeds , with sow by date November 2026. Depending on growing conditions, seeds should germinate in 7-14 days An open pollinated, indeterminate variety that will continue to grow all summer, resulting in a long season of plenty of fresh tomatoes. They need frequent watering to keep the compost evenly moist The vines produce heavy yields of between 100-150 medium-sized, 4-6 oz, bright-red fruits. The plant will produce the best tomatoes when grown as a cordon type Tomatoes are so versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. They can be sliced to go into a sandwich or salad, chopped to be used in sauces, soups, garnishes and even juices Great companions for tomatoes are coriander, oregano, parsley, basil, thyme, carrots, onion, radish, lettuce. Companion planting assists in pollination and controlling pests and helps you make the best use of your gardening space

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Kraido Seeds is a family-run, family-inspired gardening business providing seeds online for vegetables and herbs at affordable prices to germinate a love of home-grown in the next generation.

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Solanum Lycopersicum

Tomatoes are part of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family, along with aubergines, potatoes, peppers, and many others.

There are five main types of tomatoes: Globe, Beefsteak, Cherry, Plum, and Oxheart.

The fruit can come in a variety of colours, like red, shades of yellow, orange, pink, green, burgundy, purple, streaked and striped, and practically black.

All tomatoes are either determinate, indeterminate, or semi-determinate.

Determinate: (“bush tomatoes”)

  • Plants grow 1-3 feet tall. Ideal for patios, containers, and small space gardens. Produce one big crop and die off near the end of the growing season

Indeterminate: (“vining tomatoes”)

  • Plants grow up to 10 feet tall and need sturdy support. More suited to raised beds and larger vegetable plots. Continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season

Semi-determinate:

  • More compact than indeterminate plants. Produce fruit throughout the growing season

Cool facts about tomatoes

  • The word tomato comes from the ancient language Aztec tomatl translate to “Plump thing with a navel”
  • The wild ancestor of the tomato, native to western South America, were the size of peas
  • La Tomatina is an annual festival in Spain, where people throw 150,000 tomatoes at each other
  • There are around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes worldwide
  • The largest ever tomato on record was picked in Minnesota, USA, in 2022. It weighed over 5.284kg

Cooking with tomatoes

  • Globe or Salad tomato: Rounded fruits, 2-3 inches in diameter, are perfect for slicing on sandwiches or chopped in salads. Somewhat tart and juicy, these have a good balance of acid and sweet
  • Beefsteak tomato: Among the largest fruits, beefsteaks have a juicy, meaty texture and classic flavor. Round, slightly flattened fruits are superior slicers for sandwiches, salads, and caprese
  • Cherry tomato: Bite-sized rounded fruits that grow in clusters are juicy and sweet tasting. Good for snacking, salads, kebabs, roasting, and quick sauces
  • Plum tomato: The water content is low and texture is firm, making these a good choice for tomato sauce, paste, roasting, drying, and canning. Fruits are mellow tasting, medium sized, and oval shaped
  • Oxheart tomato: They are very meaty with few seeds, making them a great slicing tomato. Their size also makes them a good tomato for stuffing, and since there are few seeds, their meat works well in sauces and salsas

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Description

Indeterminate globe variety with well balanced vigorous plants. Fruits are bright red, high in sugar content and weigh 2-2.5 oz. It stands out for its uniform fruits, high productivity and quality. Ideal for greenhouse growing, as well as outdoor crops.

Sow Indoors: February – May

Transplant: May – June

Spacing: 27″ between rows/ 10″ between plants

Harvest: July – October

Soil – Well-drained and rich in organic matter. A soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5 is ideal

Position – Sunny, sheltered spot

  • Each seed packet comes with detailed sowing and growing instructions.

Sow and Grow Start seeds indoors in February for greenhouse crops and 4-6 weeks before the last frost for outdoor crops. Moisten good quality compost and add into seed trays or small pots. Sow the seeds 2″ apart, cover them with a thin layer of soil and water lightly. A temperature of 18-23°C is ideal for germination which should take 7-14 days. When seedlings are about 6″ tall repot them into bigger pots. After all chances of frost have passed they are ready to be transplanted in their final position.
Care and Harvest Because cordon tomatoes grow so tall, they need support by way of bamboo canes or wooden stakes. As the plant grows remove all new side shoots and thin out foliage as soon as the flowers appear and carry on as the plant fruits. Pinch out the growing tips at the top of the plant when the plant has 4-5 trusses. Harvest when fully ripened on the vine for best flavour.
Height and Spread The plant grows to a height of 6′ and spreads to 20″.
Common Pests White Fly, Tomato Blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Hornworms
Common Diseases Damping Off, Fusarium Wilt, Mosaic Virus, Verticillium Wilt
Handy Tips Always try and grow more varieties as some will suit your growing conditions better than others, they may be differently susceptible to disease, and you may well prefer the taste of some varieties.

Additional information

Product Dimensions

‎15 x 8 x 0.5 cm; 5 g

Part number

‎45300

Expected blooming period

‎Summer to Autumn

Moisture needs

‎Moderate Watering

Sunlight exposure

‎Partial Shade

Soil type

‎Well-drained and rich in organic matter

Manufacturer

‎Kraido

Language

‎English

Item model number

‎45300

ASIN

‎B08RJ65W3W

Date First Available

29 Dec. 2020

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