Solanum lycopersicum 'Moneymaker'
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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.[1]
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Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Tomato: Growing
Sowing[edit | edit source]
- Greenhouse
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.[2]
- Outdoor
For outdoor crops delay sowing until March or April.[2]
Transplanting[edit | edit source]
Transplant to individual pots when 10-15cm (4-6in) tall. Grow on in cooler conditions.[2]
Planting out[edit | edit source]
- Greenhouse
Plant out April to May, to larger pots, growing bags or greenhouse border.[2]
- Outdoor
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions, before planting out 40cm (16in) apart, when frosts are over.[2]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Provide support, pinch out side shoots regularly and pinch out growing tip after 5-6 trusses have set.[2]
Harvest[edit | edit source]
Harvest from August onwards.