tomato (standard) 'Ailsa Craig'
tomato or Solanum lycopersicum 'Ailsa Craig'
A fine old variety which has stood the test of time, 'Ailsa Craig' is still one of the best for flavour, with a rich, tangy taste that has just the right level of sweetness. Grows outside or under cover, although as it takes its time to develop that mouthwatering flavour results are more reliable in a greenhouse.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
How to care for tomato Ailsa Craig:
Tie in to supports and pinch out the sideshoots as the plant develops. Keep well watered and feed weekly with a tomato feed once the flowers form. Keep water levels in the soil consistent to prevent blossom end rot and split fruit.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
Sowing instructions:
From January to March, sow in a frost-free greenhouse or windowsill, potting on seedlings individually as they grow. Once all danger of frost has passed, plant into greenhouse borders or into growbags, or harden plants off and plant outside in rich soil in a sunny spot.
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
approx 75 seeds
£2.29
Seed Packets (only)£2.95
Named Day Delivery£10.95Goes well with
tomato (standard) 'Ailsa Craig'
tomato or Solanum lycopersicum 'Ailsa Craig'
A fine old variety which has stood the test of time, 'Ailsa Craig' is still one of the best for flavour, with a rich, tangy taste that has just the right level of sweetness. Grows outside or under cover, although as it takes its time to develop that mouthwatering flavour results are more reliable in a greenhouse.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
How to care for tomato Ailsa Craig:
Tie in to supports and pinch out the sideshoots as the plant develops. Keep well watered and feed weekly with a tomato feed once the flowers form. Keep water levels in the soil consistent to prevent blossom end rot and split fruit.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
Sowing instructions:
From January to March, sow in a frost-free greenhouse or windowsill, potting on seedlings individually as they grow. Once all danger of frost has passed, plant into greenhouse borders or into growbags, or harden plants off and plant outside in rich soil in a sunny spot.
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
approx 75 seeds
£2.29
Seed Packets (only)£2.95 Named Day Delivery£10.95