Tomato 'Harbinger'

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Tomato 'Harbinger' is an early-ripening heritage variety renowned for its heavy yield of medium-sized, sweet red tomatoes. Whether growing indoors or outdoors, this tomato is perfect for gardeners seeking both abundance and flavor.

Sowing Instructions

  • When: Sow seeds between January and April
  • How: Plant seeds at a depth of 1cm in well-draining compost
  • Conditions: Maintain a temperature of around 20°C for optimal germination

Plant Care

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruit development
  • Feeding: Apply a high potash feed after the first truss forms
  • Support: Provide staking or cages to manage sideshooting and support plants

Maturity Timeline

Harvest ripe tomatoes from July to October, ensuring a prolonged and productive harvest season.

Nutritional Benefits

Rich in vitamin C and lycopene, Harbinger tomatoes offer significant health benefits, supporting immune health and heart health.

Usage Ideas

Perfect for salads, sauces, and fresh salsas. Try adding Harbinger tomatoes to your favorite recipes for a burst of sweetness, or combine with other vegetable plants for a diverse garden harvest.

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Details

Tomato 'Harbinger' produces lots of medium-sized, sweet red tomatoes. It is an indeterminate variety, suitable for growing in greenhouses or outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor growing
  • Long cropping period from early summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and feeding

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 greenhouse or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time April
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Tender
Growth Rate Fast
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread 1.5m x 1m
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Tomato 'Harbinger'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Tomato 'Harbinger' produces lots of medium-sized, sweet red tomatoes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden settings.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor growing
  • Harvest period from early summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and feeding

Tomato 'Harbinger' produces lots of medium-sized, sweet red tomatoes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden settings.

  • Grows best in full sun
  • Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor growing
  • Harvest period from early summer to autumn
  • Requires regular watering and feeding
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

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