Sugar Plum F1 – Sweet, heavy-cropping cocktail tomato
What makes Sugar Plum F1 special
Sugar Plum F1 is a high-yielding cocktail tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with a sugar-sweet flavour and a long harvest period. A fine hybrid if you want to grow tomatoes at home with dependable flavour.
Background and name
An F1 hybrid bred for both flavour and hardiness. Can be grown in a greenhouse or in larger pots.
Appearance and growth habit
Tall-growing (indeterminate) variety that needs side shoots removed. Gives trusses of red, glossy tomatoes of 30–50 g.
Flavour and uses of Sugar Plum F1
Very sweet, low in acid. Delicious as a snack, in salads or straight from the plant.
Ripening time, resilience and storage
Ripens after about 70 days. Resistant to splitting and some diseases. Keeps for several days after harvest.
Pollination tips
Gently shake the flowers when growing in a greenhouse.
How to grow Sugar Plum F1
Sow in March. Plant in a greenhouse or sunny spot. Remove side shoots. Tie the plant in for the best harvest.
The price covers 10 tomato seeds
Sow in seed compost and keep evenly moist. Pot on into a larger pot. Provide support and feed regularly.
