Tomato Seeds 'Gourmansun' F1

• Oxheart tomato
• Big heart-shaped fruits with golden-orange skins
• Juicy, aromatic flesh with few seeds
• Good resistance to late blight and mildew

Spectacular oxheart tomato ‘Gourmansun’ produces eye-catching heart-shaped fruits, their golden-orange skins streaked with red when ripe. Each fruit can weigh up to 250g, and with very aromatic, juicy flesh and few seeds, they’re perfect for salads and sandwiches. The plants have good resistance to both late blight and mildew.

Sow indoors

February-April: Level fill a module tray with seed compost firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually and lightly cover with vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21°C (65-70°F) or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.

Grow on

May: When shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When plants have 4 leaves transplant to 8cm pots of potting compost. Grow coolly and steadily at a minimum temperature of 15°C (60°F).

Plant out

Gradually accustom plants to outdoor conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when temperatures exceed 10°C (50°F). Transfer to large pots (minimum 30cm/12in), grow bags, or in a border 45cm (18in) apart either in a greenhouse or in a sunny, sheltered spot outside.

Tips

Tie stems to a support as they grow and remove side shoots. Feed and water regularly and remember to ventilate your greenhouse on warm days. Pinch out the growing tip once it reaches the top of the support, allowing a maximum of 6 fruiting trusses.