A fabulous heirloom variety and a vigarous grower with lime green, oval cherry tomatoes. A multiflora variety which is a heavy producer, yielding impressive trusses of fruit which can ripen indoors if picked green before the frost sets in. A well-balanced flavor, offering a great snacking option straight from the vine.
When to Sow: Jan - Apr
HOW TO SOW STORMIN NORMAN TOMATOES:
Sow in pots under glass - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with a sprinkle of soil or vermiculite .Place inside a propagator with an Ideal temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle and grow on until well established.
Can be planted into pots, growbags or the greenhouse border. Can also be hardened off and planted outside once all risk of frost has passed.
- Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Group: Fruiting & Shooting Vegetables
- Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jul - Oct
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Support with canes and remove sideshoots as they grow, water and feed regularly with high potash fertilizer once the first truss has set. Pick fruits as they ripen and water regularly, but do not over water to help prevent the fruits from splitting. Remove leaves below set fruits.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: When fruits turn dark green and ripe by cutting from the vine
- Days to Maturity: 182 Days
- Feed:Tomato feed
- Plant Spacing: 20-30cm