Tomato Tigerella

Tomato Tigerella (Indeterminate) is a tasty 'supermarket sized' tomato. Tigerella is distinctive looking with red fruits that have orange-yellow stripes. Great flavour and prolific yields.

Plot Type:Greenhouse or outdoor plot

Class:Salad vegetable

Where To Sow: Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or in modules under glass at 21°C, cover lightly with compost also cover container with glass or polythene to retain humidity.

What To Do Next: Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear, when seedling leaves have opened, prick off into 9cm pots and grow on until first truss is formed. Plant out into growing site and stake for support. If required for outside growing, gradually harden off young plants for planting about end of May.

Handy Tip: If you have too much fruit to use fresh, just put the surplus into a plastic bag and place in freezer. They will be excellent used later in casseroles or stews.

Nutritional Value: High in Vitamin C and lycopene.

Companion Plants: Basil, Onion Family, Nasturtium, Marigold, Asparagus, Carrot, Parsley, Cucumber, Mint. Avoid Potato, Fennel, Cabbage Family