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If you prefer they can still be used as a salad tomato. Determinate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW \u0026amp; GROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: start in modules, cover or put on a windowsill, about 6-8 weeks before the last frost is expected.  Pot up and grow on.  Harden off and plant outside or in a greenhouse after frost danger has passed.  Being determinate, Heinz 1350 stops growing when fruit sets on the top bud. The fruits weigh 100-170g each \u0026amp; will ripen at about the same time (over 7-14 days or so).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Easy Peeling\u003c\/strong\u003e: bring a pan of water to boil. Cut an ‘X” in the bottom of each tomato, just deep enough to pierce the skin.  Prepare a bowl with ice water. Use a slotted spoon to lift each tom into the boiling water and simmer for one minute. Lift out \u0026amp; into the iced water. 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And be prepared for a new irresistible favourite with tangy acidity balancing the natural sweetness for a mouthwatering bite. Semi-determinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: start in spring 5-7 weeks before you plan to plant out, 1.5mm deep in good seed compost, germination takes 7-14 days at 24°C Transplant, when large enough, to small pots and grow on in cooler well-lit conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: the vigorous cascading growth is particularly well suited to hanging baskets, patio containers or over the edge of a raised bed. Harden off before placing outside after all risk of frost has passed. Feed regularly once they start to fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: as beautiful to look at as they are delicious – gorgeous red oval toms with golden sun stripes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSo what does ‘semi-determinate’ mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIt is not quite the same as a determinate!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn practice you have a variety that, like a determinate, has a push of fruiting and then continues fruiting quietly and slowly over the rest of the season (a bit like an indeterminate). 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The fruits are heart shaped and weigh about 80g (perfect salad size). They are happy growing outdoors or with protection. Indeterminate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 6-8 weeks before the last frost is expected sowing in modules (seed depth 5mm, cover or put on a windowsill). Earlier sowing (from Jan) possible with warmth. Transplant when large enough to handle and pot on. For outdoor growing harden off and plant after frost danger has passed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: plant in a sunny sheltered part of your garden or greenhouse. For the best flavour keep soil evenly damp (don’t over-water or overfeed). Indeterminate Zlatava can grow tall and will need supporting. It will bloom, set new fruit, and ripen fruit all at the same time throughout the season. 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These are ideal for salads having few seeds and a superb flavour. They can be ripened on the vine and are also a really good choice if you want to create your very own sun-dried tomatoes. Versatile and unusual heirloom. Indeterminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6-8 weeks before the last frost is expected, pop 2 or 3 seeds in each small pot and lightly cover (you can use vermiculite for this).  They like a moist, not soggy, compost – you may find putting a bag over the pots helps but remove as soon as you see them germinating. Once germinated move to a sunny position and be ready to pot them on when large enough to handle.  Plant them deeply (tomatoes grow roots from the buried stem) and grow on, turn the pots so they don’t grow on a lean into the light, until it is time to harden off and plant after frost danger has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW: \u003c\/strong\u003eplant in the greenhouse - these can grow outside but the weighty fruits make them more susceptible to wind damage.  For the best flavour keep soil evenly damp (try not to over-water or overfeed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh in salads or as sun-dried toms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun-Dried Toms \u003c\/strong\u003eadd an intense flavour to pasta and salads…so in the UK it is better to cheat when making sun dried tomatoes – you can use a dehydrator or simply use your electric oven!   The secret is a slow, long drying ime to drive out all the water, a sprinkle of salt helps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut your toms in half, place on a baking sheet with cut side up, sprinkle with salt, add a drop of olive oil to each one and bake at the lowest oven temperature until dried and wrinkled – this can take between 8 and 12 hours.  Best stored in jars covered with hot olive oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324513288468,"sku":"TOMPB","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/TomatoPrincipeBorghese.jpg?v=1758463232"},{"product_id":"tomato-marglobe","title":"Tomato Marglobe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato Marglobe\u003c\/strong\u003e has smooth, firm, tasty fruits that have been loved since the 1920s. 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