Tomato seeds from Thompson & Morgan give you a wealth of choice. Heritage varieties, beefsteak tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and more make up one of the biggest selections of tomato seeds for sale anywhere in the UK. Start your seeds in the greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill before transplanting the seedlings to pots or grow bags ready to go outside when all risk of frost has passed. If you missed the seed-sowing window, don't worry. Our strong and healthy tomato plants will help you catch up. Visit our dedicated advice page for tomato growing tips and information.
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Tomato seeds are an allotmenteer's go-to. Quintessential in the greenhouse, trailing from pots, or even hanging baskets with the innovative dwarf trailing varieties from Thompson & Morgan. Looking to see how the experts do it? Check out our tomato masterclass featuring our favourite online tomato home growers. Whether you love sweet cherries for snacking, salad types to spruce up a homemade sandwich or rich Italian plum and beefsteaks for rich stews and sauces, you can find the right tomato seeds for you.
Sow your tomato seeds undercover in spring. Make sure your greenhouse is frost free or sow on a warm windowsill or heated propagator in March and April. Larger fruits, namely the beefsteak tomato types, appreciate a longer growing season, so start these in February so that the huge tomatoes have all the time they need to ripen on the vine.
Tomato seeds need plenty of moisture and warmth to germinate. Aim to keep them at around 21°C for the best results. They have a tendency to grow fast towards their light source, so keep rotating the pots and think about providing an artificial light if you're sowing as early as February or early March.
As soon as your tomato seedlings produce a couple of true leaves, move them into their own pots full of quality multi-purpose, peat-free compost. Pinch out any side shoots from the leaf junctures as they appear. Determinate tomatoes stop their rapid growth when they reach their final size however indeterminate varieties carry on growing, so it's a good idea to pinch out the growing tip when they reach a height you're happy with.
You should see your tomato seeds germinating around two weeks after sowing. It's essential to provide enough moisture so that the seeds can swell enough to germinate. Keep your seeds between 18°C and 25°C to ensure a good overall germination rate.
If you're sowing your tomato seeds outdoors, wait until all risk of frost has passed. Choose the sunniest spot you can to sow your seeds. Make sure to water them every day. The best varieties for outdoor sowing are cherry types. These small, juicy toms reliably ripen in the UK's summer weather.
For more tips and advice read our how to grow tomatoes guide, with videos and expert instruction on how to sow tomato seeds, varieties to choose, watering, harvesting and care.
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