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The taste of a fresh tomato from seed ignites a passion for growing that will last a lifetime. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe, the wonder of a tomato plant, from a tiny seed to your first home-grown tomato salad. With so many tomato varieties to choose from, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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Buying tomato seeds: So much flavor doesn't fit in one variety

Sowing tomatoes is a joy for any gardener. From small, sweet cherry tomatoes to large, juicy beefsteak tomatoes – there's a variety for every taste, every sauce, and every plate, including classic Italian varieties. Ordering tomato seeds from Plukkers is quick and easy. At Plukkers, you'll choose from the best seeds and have come to the right place for a rich and flavorful harvest, right from your own garden or greenhouse. Tomato seeds are always in stock and can be ordered online here, with fast shipping.

Why sow tomatoes?

Tomato plants require a little love and care, but they give a lot in return. They grow quickly and develop into strong specimens in a short time, bloom profusely, and treat you to weeks of colorful fruits. Based on the varieties you choose, you can expect the flavor and color of the tomatoes to be exceptional. Tomato plants need support during growth to support the weight of the fruits. If the tomato plant grows too tall, you should cut off the main stem above the fourth cluster.

Benefits of growing your own tomatoes:

  • Of course much tastier than from the supermarket
  • Great variety in shape, color and use
  • Easy to grow in a greenhouse, conservatory or pot
  • Fun for children and advanced users
  • Each species has its own character and application
  • Tomatoes are available in different colors such as red, white, yellow, brown, blue and even green

Choose the tomato that suits you

Plum tomatoes – firm and ideal for sauce

  • 'San Marzano' tomato - A classic Italian variety with elongated, firm fruits. Particularly suitable for making sauces such as passata and tomato sauce.
  • Tomato 'Roma VF' - A prolific variety with a thick skin and firm flesh, but little juice. The firm flesh is ideal for processing and provides a full flavor in cooking.

Tomatoes on the vine – juicy and versatile! Moneymaker is a productive variety

  • Tomato 'Moneymaker' - A favorite among home gardeners. Produces medium-sized, round tomatoes in trusses averaging 80 grams each. Ideal for salads, productive, and easy to grow.
  • Tomato 'Costoluto de Parma' (Franchi) - Italian plum tomato with a ribbed shape and full flavor. Both decorative and delicious on bread.

Beefsteak tomatoes – big, juicy and impressive

  • Beefsteak tomato mix (5 varieties, organic) - An organic mix of five beefsteak tomato varieties, including yellow beefsteak tomatoes. This mix contains several hybrids, and the tomatoes are excellent for salads, sauces, or other dishes. Perfect for those who enjoy variety and experimentation.
  • Tomato 'Cœur de Bœuf' - A French classic with large, ribbed fruits averaging 250 grams. This tomato is a cross between several varieties. Meaty texture, almost seedless. Excellent on the grill.

Cherry tomatoes – sweet and ideal for snacking

  • Cherry tomato mix - A mix of small tomatoes, including cocktail tomatoes, in various colors and shapes, such as green and yellow varieties. Perfect for snacking on their own.
  • Tomato 'Supersweet 100 F1' - Produces a huge cluster of small, sugary-sweet, and exceptionally tasty tomatoes. A vigorous grower and an ideal greenhouse plant.

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How to sow and care for tomatoes

Tomatoes love warmth and light. Sow them preferably in spring, for example, in February or March, under glass for an early start. Sow tomato seeds indoors, as the temperature must be nice and warm. Allow the seeds to germinate well before planting them out. Tomato seedlings usually appear after 10 to 14 days. Plant them out in the greenhouse starting in May, or outdoors after the Ice Saints. Tomatoes should be planted out in the ground after May 20th. Store leftover seeds in a cool, dark place to maintain their germination potential.

Tips:

  • Sowing: in pots indoors from March
  • Prickling out: as soon as the first true leaf appears, treat the young tomato plants carefully when repotting.
  • Planting distance: 50 cm
  • Support: use sticks or tomato spirals
  • Side shoots: Remove side shoots for better fruit development. When growing tomatoes, you should remove suckers from the leaf axils promptly. With bush tomatoes (including San Marzano and Roma plum tomatoes), you shouldn't do this. With cherry tomatoes, I top the side shoots off to two leaves after the first truss.
  • Harvesting seeds: Cut a ripe tomato in half and remove the seeds. Tomato seeds can be easily harvested by cutting the tomato and scraping out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Storing seeds: Store harvested seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place for the next season.
  • Repotting: The tomato plants should be transplanted into pots with a diameter of 10 cm.

Harvesting your own tomatoes

The moment you pick your tomatoes really makes the difference between "hmm, okay" and "wow, these are delicious!" Your tomatoes are at their absolute best when they're beautifully full of color and feel nice and firm, but still give a little when gently squeezed. You can usually start harvesting about 60 to 90 days after sowing, depending on the variety you choose. Tomato seedlings usually appear after 10 to 14 days. Be careful, though: pick them too early and they'll miss that delicious sweet flavor, and wait too long and your tomatoes will become a bit limp and dull. The harvest season for tomatoes runs from early summer to autumn, depending on the variety.

Go for organic seeds and choose a hardy variety that resists disease – you'll have a much better chance of a basket overflowing with flavorful tomatoes. Whether you're aiming for those big, juicy beefsteak tomatoes or those cute little cherry tomatoes, each variety has its own perfect picking time. By paying close attention to your harvest, you'll soon be enjoying tomatoes so fresh from your own garden that your neighbors will be jealous. Happy picking! Open-pollinated tomato varieties are better suited for propagation than hybrids. Heirloom tomato seeds are seeds that have been passed down for at least 50 years and are known for their complex flavors. Heirloom tomato varieties are ideal for swapping seeds with other gardening enthusiasts.

New products and developments

You really don't have to wait long for new adventures in your vegetable garden. Every year, fun new tomato seeds and clever varieties are added, making growing your own tomatoes even more enjoyable and easier. Consider seeds specifically designed for sowing outdoors, or ones perfect for your greenhouse. And the best part is: more and more varieties are becoming more disease-resistant, so you can relax and enjoy a harvest bursting with flavor.

Besides all these new varieties, there are also handy gadgets on the market, such as automatic watering systems and special nutrients that significantly boost the growth and flavor of your tomatoes. This makes growing tomatoes truly enjoyable and feasible for everyone, whether you have a large vegetable garden or just a few pots on your balcony. By choosing the latest seeds and products, you'll discover time and again how to make your own tomatoes taste their best and most flavorful. So stay curious about all the latest developments and make your tomato growing a success story full of flavor and variety!

Tomatoes with character

Every tomato has its own story – and you decide which one you'll grow in your garden. Whether you choose to grow or cultivate, from sauce to salad, from snack to stew: choose your favorites and sow them today. That way, you can finally enjoy the tomatoes you've grown yourself.

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