Garland GP167G Plant Halos Green - Set of 3

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First of all: There are two main types of tomato plant: bush and cordon. Bush make a squat bush shape and don't need to be tied in or staked. Cordon has more varieties and they grow like a climber so need to be trained around a cane. You need to dig deep enough for the soil to cover about two-thirds of the plant to encourage strong roots and healthy growth. 'Each plant should be around 20 inches apart in rows, and the spacing of each row should be double that,' Craig explains. AWARD WINNING CHERRY TOMATO: It's no surprise that this wonder of a tomato plant has the RHS Award of Garden Merit - it is simply wonderful. 'Sweet Million' is well named. Why? Well, maybe not literally millions but hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of delicious, sweet cherry tomatoes can be expected from each plant, over a long harvest period. They're happy in beds or in containers on the patio, in fact any sunny convenient spot. Truly amazing Plant Halos also feature a unique cane support system. 3 anchor slots surround the inner pot and provide the means for a rigid, wind resistant structure using bamboo cane (not included). As tomatoes continue to grow, they get heavier, and thus they need a good support system. If you look at platers suitable for growing tomatoes, you will find ports to fit support canes. The length of the support canes matters because a tall tomato plant needs continuous support as it matures. Select a model that offers sizeable holes to fit support canes so that you don’t have to struggle while setting up. Versatility

The Garland Green Planter is ideal for those who want to grow their plants in individual standard pots or in the ground but need a way to help keep them watered and prevent them from wilting. Something else we like is that they tend to stop slugs from getting on to the plants as there is mote between the plant and soil.If using a Tomato Ladder, insert its legs through the three support channels and push it down until the bottom rung is resting on the halo. If using a Tomato Cage, place it around the halo and push the legs into the soil until the bottom rung rests on the ground. Step 6. Nothing is more satisfying than growing beautiful, fresh tomatoes in your garden, or from a container on a balcony or windowsill. So we've asked the experts, the team at British Garden Centres, Craig Wilson, a gardening expert from Gardeners Dream, and Matt Jordan, gardening expert at The Greenhouse People, for an expert guide on how to grow tomatoes. Plus, we share some recommendations from Burpee Europe on the best tomato varieties to try and where you can buy them. Choose the right tomato variety Before planting, water the soil and work in a fertiliser (or use your compost comprising old fruits, vegetables, and coffee grounds to help fertilise your plants at no extra cost).

Once germinated, the tomato seedlings can be transplanted into ¾ inch pots. 'Once seedlings are large enough to handle, around five inches tall, transfer them into individual containers or a seedbed,' says Craig. Tomatoes like the sun, so you should place them in an area where they can absorb six to eight hours of sunlight. A south-facing garden is ideal. If your planter does not have holes for support canes, push them into the soil but not too deep to get in the way of developing roots. Tomatoes in particular benefit from regular fertilising since they need a lot of nutrition to produce healthy fruits. However, too much nitrogen can result in a plant with lots of foliage but few fruits,' Matt warns. 'Use a fertiliser specifically formulated for tomatoes and feed once a fortnight once the first flowers begin to show, increasing water and feed as the tomato fruit increase in size.'How do you like to grow your tomatoes? Do you like using grow bags or raised beds? Regardless of your chosen method, you want a tomato planter that fits into your growing method without an elaborate setup. The best time to sow tomato seeds in the UK is between the end of March and the beginning of April. If you plant later than that, your tomatoes will not have enough time to ripen before the season ends. Learn more about growing tomatoes from seed in this guide Not every planter you come across is ideal for planting tomatoes, any big pot will do but the best setups are ones with watering systems which overcomes one of the biggest problems, your planters wilting before you had a chance to water them again. Once the waterer is at full capacity, it can keep the plants hydrated for up to 14 days, depending on the plant’s size, which is phenomenal. What I will say is that once the tomatoes are large and established they tend to need the water topping up every 3-4 days.