Tomato 'First in the Field'

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Tomato 'First in the Field' is an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking an early-maturing, high-yield tomato variety. Renowned for its robust, vibrant red fruits and outstanding flavour, this tomato thrives in gardens, greenhouses, and containers, ensuring a plentiful harvest for various culinary delights.

Key Features

  • Early Maturation: Harvest your first tomatoes sooner with this quick-growing variety.
  • High Yield: Enjoy abundant fruit production throughout the growing season.
  • Excellent Flavor: Perfectly balanced taste ideal for salads, cooking, and fresh eating.
  • Versatile Growing Options: Suitable for garden beds, greenhouses, and container gardening.

Growing Instructions

  1. Planting: Sow seeds 1 cm deep in well-drained soil. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.
  2. Sunlight: Ensure plants receive full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
  3. Watering: Provide regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  4. Support: Use staking or cages to support plants and prevent sprawling.
  5. Harvesting: Begin harvesting ripe tomatoes from early summer, continuing through the season.

Usage Suggestions

The 'First in the Field' tomatoes are perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Add them to fresh salads, create rich sauces, or enjoy them straight from the vine. Their juicy and flavorful profile enhances any dish, making them a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike.

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Details

Tomato 'First in the Field' produces lots of medium-sized, bright red tomatoes. This type grows well in full sun and well-drained soil, making it great for gardens and other spots.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for gardens and other sunny spots
  • Harvest period from early summer
  • Needs staking to support growth

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant tomato plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your garden or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time February to June
Moisture High
Hardiness Tender
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread 100cm x 60cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Tomato 'First in the Field'”

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Plant Care

Tomato 'First in the Field' produces lots of medium-sized, bright red tomatoes. It grows well in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden spots.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for gardens and other sunny spots
  • Harvest period from early summer
  • Needs staking to support growth

Tomato 'First in the Field' produces lots of medium-sized, bright red tomatoes. It grows well in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden spots.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for gardens and other sunny spots
  • Harvest period from early summer
  • Needs staking to support growth
Planting Time: Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots & Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony
Planting Time: Spring to Early Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots & Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony

Frequently Asked Questions

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How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

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