Kings Tomato Ailsa Craig Seeds

Ailsa Craig is a very popular favourite which is a tried and tested variety renowned for its flavour. It is a greenback type giving good crops of medium size fruit which ripen early in the growing season. When to Sow: January to April. Where to Sow: Sow seeds under glass 0.5cm (1/4 in) deep in pots or trays of good seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator at a temperature of 18–21°C. What to do next: Prick out seedlings, once large enough to handle, into 9cm (3 1/2in) pots. Transplant to the greenhouse border soil, or individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Can also be planted outdoors once all risk of frost has past. Plants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set. Maturity: Late August to September. Handy Tip: Try growing Sweet Basil between plants, not only does the scent deter white fly but Basil makes a Tomato salad really special. Nutritional Value: High in Vitamin C and lycopene. Type: Indeterminate - single stem, remove side shoots.