Though growing tomato plants is the more straightforward and lower-maintenance option, growing tomatoes from seed is highly rewarding and still relatively simple. Choosing seeds lets you try out a much wider variety of cultivars, including tomatoes with unique flavours and shapes.
Growing tomatoes from seed in the UK is fun and achievable, even for gardening novices. Start your tomato seeds indoors between late February and early April, sowing them in small pots with moisture-retaining compost. It’s better to sow later rather than earlier, as later sowings often produce stronger, healthier plants that quickly catch up. Set them on a warm windowsill or use a garden propagator to maintain temperatures of 18-21°C.
Alternatively, you can sow your tomato seeds directly outdoors, though this is best left until the soil has warmed in April.
In late May, after the last frost, move your indoor-sown tomato seedlings to a sunny, sheltered spot in your garden. Alternatively, you can also grow tomatoes in greenhouses, garden tunnels or coco coir grow bags. Water regularly and feed weekly.
For further information on how to best look after your tomato seeds for healthy growing fruit, our guide on how to grow tomatoes from seed contains all you need to know.
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