There is just nothing to beat tomatoes in terms of taste, variety and satisfaction and they feature prominently in almost every kind of cuisine, besides being a staple in everyday salads and sandwiches.

Tomatoes are easy to grow and now is the ideal time to start planting to ensure a steady supply throughout summer.

Only 2 x healthy tomato plants are needed to meet the needs of a family of four!  To ensure a constant supply, separate plantings 4 weeks apart is advised… I’d also suggest you plant more than 2 plants at a time – you need to remember they are loved by birds and bugs, so better be safe than sorry….

Unlike other vegetables tomatoes can be grown in the same place year after year.Tomatoes are heavy feeders and lots of compost should be dug into the soil along with lime and phosphates before planting. Raised or mounded beds improve drainage and aeration.

There are endless tomato varieties available!! Cherry tomatoes are particularly easy to grow and produce loads of fruits. When choosing your tomato find out whether it’s determinate or in-determinate in nature. Determinate plants are smaller and more compact while in-determinate plants are more vine-like and will require staking.