Window Box Yellow – Mini bush tomato with sunny yellow charm
What sets Window Box Yellow apart
Window Box Yellow is a charming mini bush tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) with pale yellow tomatoes that suit a windowsill or balcony perfectly. Small in size but big on flavour.
Background and name
Developed for growing in very small spaces. Often grown in window boxes in northern Europe.
Appearance and growth habit
A bush (determinate) tomato that should not have its side shoots pinched out. The plant is low-growing and gives a generous crop of small, yellow tomatoes.
Flavour and uses of Window Box Yellow
Mild, fruity flavour. Decorative in salads and mild enough to suit children.
Ripening time, resistance and storage
Ripens after about 55 days. Copes with cooler weather and crops even in shady spots. Short shelf life.
Pollination tips
The wind is usually enough, but shake the plant if needed.
How to grow Window Box Yellow
Sow in March. Plant in a pot or balcony box. Do not pinch out the side shoots. Keep the compost moist and give liquid feed.
Price is for 10 tomato seeds
Sow in seed compost and keep the humidity up. Pot on into a 3–5 litre pot. A sunny position is recommended.
