Heirloom Tomatoes ...Yes You Can Grow Your Own!

It’s Heirloom Tomato Time Again!!!

It is that time of year again when Tomato plants are eagerly planted with the hope of Tomatoes for Christmas. 

Here are a few tips for  healthy pest and disease free tomatoes:-

-          Plant your tomatoes in a sunny position in humus-rich soil slightly acidic 6 – 6.9pH.  Make sure you have practiced crop rotation to minimise soil born disease.

-          The position should also have good drainage and good available air circulation around the plant.

-          When you plant the tomato plant make sure you plant it deeper that the soil level.  Mulch well to avoid any soil splash and fungus or disease.  Remove any lower leaves that are in contact with the soil.

-          The tomato should be watered regularly and consistently.  Avoid watering from overhead to minimise disease.

-          Tall growing tomatoes need staking.

-          Keep an eye out for grub, fruit fly and any signs of fungal disease and treat with organic means.

-          Fertilise with organic fertiliser seaweed and fish emulsion.

-          With large beefsteak tomatoes you may need to keep an eye out for sunburn and cover if needed.

We have a variety of heirloom tomatoes for sale at the coming markets through Spring, so come and check out what we have.

Sacred Tree Market- Sunday September 21st .... An awesome tomatoey day!!