Eventual height & spread
tomato (standard) 'Ailsa Craig'
tomato or Solanum lycopersicum 'Ailsa Craig'
- 8.5cm pot
- £6.99
- available to order from spring
- approx 75 seeds
- £2.29
- In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
- 2 + 1 FREE 8.5cm pots
- £13.98 £20.97
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection)
A fine old variety which has stood the test of time, 'Ailsa Craig' is still one of the best for flavour, with a rich, tangy taste that has just the right level of sweetness. Grows outside or under cover, although as it takes its time to develop that mouthwatering flavour results are more reliable in a greenhouse.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
'Ailsa Craig' is a heritage variety first introduced in 1925.
Tie in to supports and pinch out the sideshoots as the plant develops. Keep well watered and feed weekly with a tomato feed once the flowers form. Keep water levels in the soil consistent to prevent blossom end rot and split fruit.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
Sow basil among your tomatoes as a companion plant: the scent deters whitefly and it's handy for harvesting to complement your tomatoes in Mediterranean cooking.
From January to March, sow in a frost-free greenhouse or windowsill, potting on seedlings individually as they grow. Once all danger of frost has passed, plant into greenhouse borders or into growbags, or harden plants off and plant outside in rich soil in a sunny spot.
