{"product_id":"tomato-salad-alicante","title":"Tomato (Salad) Alicante","description":"Unwins Salad Tomato Alicante Seeds produce cordon type tomatoes. Ideal for indoor and outdoor growing they're a real gardener's favourite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlicante tomatoes will grow anywhere, producing classic medium sized slicing tomatoes that are quick to ripen even in British summers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS AGM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardener's Favourite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Feb to Apr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Jul to Sep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLevel-fill a module tray with seed compost and firm gently. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually and lightly cover with vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18–20 °C or cover the tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, shaded from direct sunlight. When plants have 4 leaves, transplant to 8 cm pots of potting compost. Grow coolly at a minimum temperature of 15 °C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually acclimate plants to outdoor conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting out when temperatures exceed 10 °C. Transfer to large pots (minimum 30 cm), growbags, or a border 45 cm apart, either in a greenhouse or a sunny, sheltered spot outside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupport\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCordon\/indeterminate\/vine type, requires training up canes, strings, or wires. Remove side shoots as they appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomatoes are thirsty and hungry plants. Feed and water regularly and ventilate your greenhouse on warm days. Pinch out the growing tip once it reaches the top of the support, allowing a maximum of 6 fruiting trusses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989189677441,"sku":"WEST-30310636","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/heddzzzil52.jpg?v=1763473952","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/tomato-salad-alicante","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}