Solanum lycopersicum 'Orange santa'

Orange santa is a dense, orange-skinned, cherry plum tomato with a high sugar content and a distinctive flavour when fully ripe. The plant produces sweet fruits 18-25g (¾-1oz) in weight, continuously through the summer on vigorous, sturdy plants.

Sowing
Sow seeds February to April 6mm (¼in) deep in pots or trays of good, free draining, damp seed compost and cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag at a temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Transplanting
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in the greenhouse in individual large pots, or 3 plants per growbag when 20cm (8in) high. Can be planted outdoors, 45cm (18in) apart once all frost risk has passed.

Aftercare
Plants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.