Solanum lycopersicum 'Moneymaker'

Moneymaker is an indeterminate variety of tomato. An old English greenhouse variety, very popular with home gardeners. Red globular tomatoes, 4-5cm (1½-2in) in diameter, requires heat and time to mature properly.

Sowing
For greenhouse crops sow indoors, 0.5cm (¼in) deep, thinly in a pot of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. For outdoor crops delay sowing until March or April.
 * Greenhouse
 * Outdoor

Transplanting
Transplant to individual pots when 10-15cm (4-6in) tall. Grow on in cooler conditions.

Planting out
Plant out April to May, to larger pots, growing bags or greenhouse border. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions, before planting out 40cm (16in) apart, when frosts are over.
 * Greenhouse
 * Outdoor

Aftercare
Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5-6 trusses have set.

Harvest
Harvest from August onwards.