Produce Index
Scroll down to find growing and harvesting instructions.
Scroll down to find growing and harvesting instructions.
Beetroot (Red and Golden)
Prefers full sun to part sun.
Keep soil evenly moist and avoid letting it dry out.
Plant into rich, fertile, well-draining soil and fertilise every 4-6 weeks during active growth. 8- 10 cm recommended spacing between seedlings.
Harvest when the roots reach the desired size (usually 6-8weeks for baby beets, 8-12 weeks for larger).
Leaves are also edible.
Broad Beans
Prefer full sun.
Plant into fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Plant 35- 30 cm apart.
Water regularly whilst establishing and during the flowering/pod formation.
Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. They can benefit from support, such as stakes with string/mesh, as they can get heavy once they’ve begun podding.
Harvest the pods when they’re plump yet still tender (harvest younger beans earlier if preferred, or for larger beans, let the pods fill out).
The young tips are also edible.
Coriander
Prefers full sun to morning sun/part shade.
Plant approx 10-15cm apart into fertile, light, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist to keep the plant cool and prevent premature bolting. Planting in a sheltered spot protects delicate stems.
Harvest young outer leaves regularly once the plant reaches 10–15 cm tall.
Tip – pick stems every few days to delay flowering and encourage dense leaf growth. The more you pick, the more it produces. If soil dries out or temperatures spike, the plant quickly bolts to seed and stops making broad leaves. Seeds and flowers are also edible.
Cucumber (Lebanese)
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 45cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit setting, while avoiding overhead watering to prevent powdery mildew (water at the base of the plant).
Provide a trellis, stakes, or netting at planting time so the vine can climb and keep the fruit off the ground.
Remove old foliage as the plant matures to improve air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Harvest when fruits are young, smooth, and around 10–15 cm long with firm skin.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to encourage continuous fruiting. The more you pick, the more they produce. Overripe cucumbers can quickly become bitter, seedy, and yellow.
Kale (red and green)
Prefers full sun (however some afternoon shade during hot periods is beneficial).
Plant into rich, fertile and well-drained soil with plenty of compost mixed through.
Keep soil moist , especially whilst the plants are young and establishing.
Can benefit from a layer of mulch to retail soil moisture.
Kale is quite a hungry crop so will benefit from a balanced vegetable feeder or compost every 3-4 weeks.
For baby kale, space 10- 15 cm apart; for full-sized plants, space 40- 50 cm apart.
Harvest the outer leaves once large enough, as needed, while leaving the inner leaves to keep producing (this will give you a longer harvest).
Kohlrabi
Prefers full sun.
Water consistently to keep soil moist, especially whilst the bulb is forming (irregular watering can lead to tough or split bulbs).
Plant into fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost/organic matter.
For baby kohlrabi, plant 15- 20 cm apart; for full-sized kohlrabi, plant 30- 40 cm apart.
The bulb will grow above the soil line, so ensure not to mound soil over the top of it.
Harvest when the bulb swells to 7- 10 cm for tender, sweet kohlrabi (avoid leaving it to get too long, as they can then become woody).
Leaves are also edible.
Tip - Keep an eye out for white butterfly cabbage caterpillars, slugs, snails and aphids and protect as necessary.
Leek
Prefers full sun.
Plant into deep, fertile, well drained soil with plenty of compost.
Leeks appreciate loose soil so they can develop long white stems. Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during warmer weather and don’t let them dry out.
Can benefit from a feed of fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth.
For baby leeks space 7-10cm apart, and for larger leeks plant 1015cm apart (with 30cm between rows if using).
Harvest when 2- 3 cm thick for baby/tender leeks, 4-5cm for ideal kitchen leeks, or 5-7cm for larger mature leeks.
Tip - as the leek grows, gradually mound the soil around its base and/or mulch to cover the lower stem to help ‘blanche’, to create a longer, tender white section (whilst avoiding getting any into the leaves).
Lemon Thyme
Prefers full sun.
Plant approx 30cm apart into light, well-draining soil enriched with light compost or gritty material to ensure superior drainage.
Keep soil slightly moist until established, then allow it to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
No trellising is required, though a light trim maintains a tidy, compact mound.
Harvest leafy stem tips and sprigs as needed for cooking.
Tip – pick sprigs frequently to encourage fresh, bushy, aromatic growth. The more you pick, the more it produces. Unpruned plants will become leggy, woody at the centre, and yield fewer tender leaves.
Lettuce (Baby Cos)
Prefers Full Sun to Part Shade.
Plant 20-30cm apart into fertile, moisture-retentive soil enriched with well-rotted compost.
Keep soil consistently moist to maintain fast, sweet growth and prevent bitter leaves. Mulch around the base will keep leaves clean and roots cool.
Harvest either outer leaves individually or the whole compact head when firm and upright.
Tip – pick outer leaves every few days to prolong the harvest period. The more you pick, the more fresh leaves develop. If left too long in hot weather, plants will quickly bolt to seed and turn bitter.
Lettuce (Mix Leaf)
Prefers part to full sun (protect from harsh hot afternoon sun).
Keep soil moist, and avoid letting it dry out completely.
Plant into rich, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter and good drainage.
Space 10- 15 cm for baby leaves/salad mix or 20- 30 cm apart for full-headed lettuces such as cos or butterhead varieties.
Harvest by picking outer leaves as needed, or harvest when the whole head is mature.
Tip - Watch out for slugs, snails, aphids and caterpillars and protect young plants where necessary.
Mint
Prefers full sun to part shade.
Plant into fertile, moist soil enriched with compost, preferably in a dedicated pot or garden ring to control its spreading roots.
Keep soil consistently moist at all times, as mint loves hydration and will wilt quickly in dry conditions.
Regular trimming back leggy stems will encourage a bushier habit.
Harvest by snipping sprigs regularly from the top growth.
Tip – harvest every few days to keep the foliage lush and prevent early flowering. The more you pick, the more it produces. Stems left unpruned can become woody, sparse, and lose their vibrant flavour.
Oregano
Prefers full sun with free-draining soil as it doesn’t like wet roots.
Give a light fertilise feed in spring (doesn’t need much). Plant 25- 40 cm apart (known to spread).
Regularly pinch the stems to create a bushier plant.
Harvest as needed.
Parsley
Prefers part sun to full sun (protect from very hot afternoon sun).
Keep soil moist (don’t let it dry out completely).
Plant into a rich, fertile, well-draining soil and give it a light feed of fertiliser every 4-6 weeks.
Plant 20-25cm apart.
Harvest the outer leaves and stems regularly to promote new growth.
Pumpkin
Prefers full sun.
Plant 1m apart into rich, fertile, well-draining soil heavily mounded with compost and aged manure.
Keep soil consistently moist with deep root waterings, avoiding wet leaves to prevent fungal disease.
Vines spread extensively over the ground, though small varieties can be trained up a very strong trellis with fruit hammocks.
Harvest when the skin hardens, turns rich in colour, and the connecting stem becomes corky and dry.
Tip – cure harvested pumpkins in the sun for a week to harden the skin for long storage. Leaving ripe pumpkins on dying vines during wet weather risks rot and pest damage.
Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 60cm apart into heavy, fertile, well-draining soil richly conditioned with compost and well-rotted manure.
Keep soil consistently moist throughout its long growing season to build strong, sturdy plants.
Harvest the central head first when tight and purple, followed by the secondary side shoots.
Tip – harvest side shoots every 2–3 days to stimulate further flower heads over many weeks. The more you pick, the more they produce. If heads are left too long, the purple buds will open into yellow flowers and become tough.
Radish
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant 5cm apart into loose, well-draining soil enriched with light compost, avoiding high-nitrogen fertilisers that cause excess leaf growth.
Keep soil consistently moist to ensure rapid swelling and prevent cracking or woody textures.
Harvest when the root shoulder pops slightly above the soil line and reaches full size (around 2–3 cm diameter).
Tip – harvest promptly as soon as they mature, as leaving radishes in the ground too long causes them to become hollow, pithy, and unpleasantly hot.
Rainbow Chard
Prefers part sun to full sun.
Keep soil moist and/or water when the surface feels dry.
Plant into rich, fertile, well-draining soil and fertilise every 4-6 weeks during active growth. Plant 30-40cm apart.
Harvest by picking the outer leaves first and leaving the smaller inner leaves to mature.
Regular harvesting will encourage new growth.
Raspberry (Tulameen)
Prefers Full Sun to Morning Sun.
Plant 40-60cm apart into fertile, acidic, well-draining soil deeply enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during flowering and fruit set, ensuring water is directed to the roots to avoid wetting fruit.
Install a sturdy post-and-wire trellis or frame to tie in canes and keep heavy fruiting branches off the ground. Harvest when berries are plump, deep red, and slip easily off the central plug.
Tip – pick ripe berries every 1–2 days to encourage remaining fruit to ripen and prevent rot. The more you pick, the higher your yield. Berries left on the cane too long become soft, mouldy, and attract pests. To prune in late winter or early spring whilst the plants are still dormant, remove old wood by cutting the spent, floricanes (canes that produced fruit last season) down to ground level whilst leaving 4-6 of the strongest and healthiest first year primocanes (new canes that have not yet borne fruit), trimming the top off overly tall ones if required. These primocanes are what will bear the new season’s fruit.
Sage
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 40cm apart into light, well-draining soil enriched with moderate compost, taking care to avoid overly heavy clay.
Keep soil moderately moist while young, then allow the top layer to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Trim back lightly in spring to provide structure and stem support as it forms a woody shrub.
Harvest fresh leaves or stem tips as needed throughout the season.
Tip – pick leaves regularly to stimulate fresh, aromatic growth. The more you pick, the more it produces. Older plants left unpruned become leggy, woody, and yield smaller, tougher leaves.
Scarlet Runner Beans
Prefer full sun to part shade.
Plant approx 15cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, increasing water once the vibrant red flowers appear.
Provide a tall, sturdy trellis, teepee, or netting before planting so the vigorous vines can climb immediately.
Harvest when pods are young, tender, and snap easily before the inner beans swell up.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to encourage continuous brilliant blooms and pods. The more you pick, the more they produce. Overmature pods become tough, stringy, and coarse to eat; however, the podded beans are great cooked for salads, stews, soups, dips, etc. or can be left to dry fully in the pod for long-term storage and cooking. Fun activity with the kids (or adults!): create a teepee of sticks and plant a selection of scarlet runner beans around the base to create a living plant cubby!
Silverbeet (Swiss Chard)
Prefers part sun to full sun.
Keep soil moist and/or water when the surface feels dry.
Plant into rich, fertile, well-draining soil and fertilise every 4-6 weeks during active growth.
Plant 30- 40 cm apart.
Harvest by picking the outer leaves first and leaving the smaller inner leaves to mature.
Regular harvesting will encourage new growth.
Silverbeet (Fordhook)
Prefers full sun to part shade.
Plant approx 30cm apart into fertile, deep, well-draining soil enriched with rich compost and organic matter.
Keep soil consistently moist to support thick white stems and broad, crinkled green leaves. Harvest individual outer stems by snapping them downward at the base.
Tip – pick outer leaves every 2–3 days to prompt a continuous yield of tender growth. The more you pick, the more it produces (however, always aim to leave some developing inner leaves to mature and don’t strip the plant entirely). Leaving large foliage on the plant for extended periods results in tough, stringy stalks and strong-tasting leaves.
Spring onions
Prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade.
Plant into loose, fertile and well-drained soil with some compost mixed through well. keep soil consistently moist and ensure not to let them dry out.
Can benefit from a light feed of fertiliser or compost every 3-4 weeks.
Space 5-10cm between plants for larger spring oinions, otherwise for smallewr bunching onions 3-5cm apart.
Harvest when stems appear approximately pencil thickness, or earlier if you prefer smaller, tender onions.
Either pull the entire plant out of cut the green tops and allow the plant to re-grow.
Snow Peas
Prefer full sun.
Plant 5-10cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged), particularly concentrating on watering once they begin flowering.
Ensure to provide a trellis, stakes or netting before planting so that the young plant tendrils have support immediately to climb.
Harvest when the snowpea pods are flat and full-sized, with the pea seeds inside just becoming visible.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to promote more flowers. The more you pick, the more they produce. If pods are left too long to swell and plump up, they can quickly become tough and fibrous.
Strawberries (Fresca)
Prefers Full sun for best fruit production.
Plant into well-draining, slightly acidic soil with some aged compost.
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot and dry periods (avoid waterlogging and watering overhead to prevent rot).
Consider using a layer of mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and weed suppression, and to also protect the fruit from coming into contact with soil to reduce fruit rot risk.
Space approximately 30cm apart. Can benefit from a liquid feed of a high potassium liquid fertilser (such as a liquid potash or seaweed based fruit fertiliser) every 2 weeks during growing season (spring - autumn).
Suitable for pots, hanging baskets, gardens and planter boxes.
Produces luscious, firm and bright red berries with a classic sweet flavour throughout summer to autumn.
Sugar Snap Peas
Prefer full sun.
Plant approx 5cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially from the onset of flowering through pod development.
Provide a trellis, stakes, or netting prior to planting so the climbing tendrils can catch hold right away.
Harvest when the pods are plump, round, juicy, and crisp with fully developed seeds inside.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to keep the plant producing fresh blossoms. The more you pick, the more they produce. Pods left on the vine too long develop tough, stringy seams and lose their natural sweetness.
Sweet Corn
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with nitrogen-rich compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, particularly when the cobs and tassels begin to form.
Plant in dense blocks rather than single rows to ensure effective wind pollination, approx 20-30cm apart from each other.
Harvest when the tassels turn dark brown, and a pierced kernel releases a milky juice.
Tip – check cobs daily during the harvest window to catch them at peak sweetness. Cobs left too long on the stalk will rapidly convert their natural sugars into bland starch.
Tomatos
Planting Instructions
Plant in a sunny position that receives 6-8 hours minimum sunlight daily, burying the seedlings deep (as much of the stem possible/ at least two thirds the way up the stem).
Plant after the last frost when night temperatures are above 10 degrees consistently. Plant into loose, well-draining soil that has been enriched with compost and a balanced organic fertiliser.
Plant approx 45-90cm apart to ensure good air circulation and sunlight. Mulch around the base to maintain moisture levels and water deeply at the base of the plant 1-2x per week, ideally in the morning whilst avoiding getting leaves wet to avoid fungal disease.
Will benefit from staking/trellising/tomato cages for support which should be installed early after planting. Prune any lower leaves, side shoots/suckers on indeterminate varieties as they grow.
See varities at the bottom of the page
Wild Rocket
Prefers full sun to part shade.
Plant approx 15-30cm apart into fertile, free-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
Keep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid leaf production and mild, peppery flavour.
Harvest individual outer leaves when young and tender, about 5–10 cm long.
Tip – pick leaves every 2–3 days to promote continuous leaf production. The more you pick, the more it produces. If plants are left unattended, they will quickly send up flower stalks, causing the foliage to become aggressively spicy and tough.
Yellow Button Squash
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 80cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with rich organic matter.
Keep soil consistently moist, watering deeply during flowering and fruit formation, and avoid overhead watering to protect leaves from fungal disease.
Remove old foliage as the plant matures to improve air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Harvest when the scalloped fruits are bright yellow, glossy, and small (about 5–7 cm across).
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to keep the plant constantly flowering. The more you pick, the more they produce. Larger, neglected squash quickly develop hard skins and spongy centres.
Zucchini (Lebanese)
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 80cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil enriched with plenty of organic matter.
Keep soil consistently moist at the base, taking care not to wet the foliage to reduce the risk of mildew.
Remove old foliage as the plant matures to improve air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Harvest when fruits are pale green, tender, and around 10–15 cm long.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to stimulate ongoing flower production. The more you pick, the more they produce. Allowing fruits to grow too large will cause them to lose flavour and become watery and seedy.
Zucchini (Green)
Prefers Full Sun.
Plant approx 80cm apart into fertile, well-draining soil heavily enriched with compost.
Keep soil consistently moist, and water at the base of the plant, avoiding overhead watering to protect leaves from fungal disease.
Remove old foliage as the plant matures to improve air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Harvest when the zucchinis are shiny, dark green, and roughly 15–20 cm long.
Tip – harvest every 2–3 days to promote continuous flowering. The more you pick, the more they produce. Leaving fruits on the vine too long results in massive, tough marrow-like squash with soft interiors.
Tomato Varieties
Indeterminate - (Vining Varieties) a vine growing to an indeterminate length/height, it will generally supply fruit throughout the season. It will require stakes/trellising/tomato cages to provide structure for the vine to climb and support its fruit. Traditionally, these plants benefit from removing the suckers during the season to create a long main stem so that it may concentrate its energy.
Dwarf/Semi-indeterminate - generally follows the same ruling as indeterminate varieties; however, tends to grow to a shorter length. We find these varieties don’t require the suckers removed as much and can benefit from branching slightly.
Determinate - (Bush varieties) Plants tend to grow to a determined height and size, and the fruit tends to ripen all at once rather than over successions over the season.
Black Krim
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato of Russian origin. Beefsteak style of dark reddish-purple-black colour, with tints ranging from greenish-brown-black on its shoulders. Known for its slightly smoky-earthy, rich, full, savoury yet sweet and slightly salty flavour. Great fresh eating for salads and sandwiches, yet also a great roasting and sauce tomato! Will require staking/trellis support.
Strawberry Lemonade
Dwarf indeterminate open-pollinated tomato. Medium beefsteak style tomato that is flattened with ribbing, in crimson-pink (sometimes purple) red shades. Juicy and meaty, with a well-balanced, mild, sweet flavour. Dwarf in variety, though will still benefit from staking/trellising.
Kellog’s Breakfast
Indeterminate open-pollinated heirloom. Named after Darrell Kellogg from Michigan, who stabilised it in the mid 1900’s and NOT after the cereal. Large bright yellow-orange beefsteak-style tomato known for being meaty, sweet, fruity, with a slight tang and low acid in flavour. Makes a great fresh-eating tomato for salads and sandwiches, yet also beautiful for making a colourful sauce or roasting. Will definitely require strong support staking or trellising as the vines get heavy with fruit due to their larger size.
Constaluto di Marmande
Semi-indeterminate , open-pollinated heirloom tomato of italian-french origin dating back to the late 1800’s. Medium-large, slightly flattened, bright red fruit with ribbed shoulders it is known for its old-fashioned rich, deeply acidic, tangy-sweet flavour. Being very juicy and meaty, it is a great variety to use for sauces, passata or for stuffing (still makes a good fresh-eating tomato though). Will benefit from staking/trellising support.
Mr. Stripey
Indeterminate, open-polinated heirloom tomato. Midsized tomato with beautiful yellow-green mottled like stripes on a bright red base. Low acid with sweet flavour, quite balanced; they make a great fresh-eating tomato and are brilliant in salads and sandwiches. They are quite vigorous producers and will require staking/trellising for support.
Japanese Black Trifele
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom variety which originates from Russia (not Japan - maybe this came from improvement on the variety?). It is a beautiful, on the larger side of medium fruit with a pear shape in a deep burgundy tone with green-black shoulders and a unique potato-leaf variety. Deliciously rich and complex in flavour, it makes a brilliant fresh-eating tomato (one of Ally’s favourites!), but also great for canning, roasting, etc. and holds its shape well through cooking. Will require staking/trelising for support.
Orange Jaune Flammé
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originating from France. Produces round, golfball-sized apricot-orange fruit with sweet, juicy, citrus-fruity and tangy flavour. Great for fresh eating for salads, snacks and sandwiches; also praised as a great ‘drying’ tomato and tasty roaster. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Bleeding Heart
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originally bred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farm. Produces a beautiful bi-coloured heart-shaped fruit with a yellow-orange-red base with mottled-like red-crimson stripes. The flesh is a streaky coloured yellow-orange to pinky-red, which is juicy, balanced, sweet and fruity in flavour. Best used fresh for slicing and salads to make use of the beautiful colours, otherwise for a lightly-simmered summer style sauce (rather than a heavy long cooked one). Will require staking/trellising for support.
Black Beauty
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originally bred by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farm in California. Produces a very dark, glossy black-red skin where the sun faces, with a redder blush on the underside of the beefsteak fruit. Has a rich, savoury, near-earthy flavour with a meaty deep-red inside. Great used fresh for salads and slicing; however, also good for roasting, sauces and preserving. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Ox Heart
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato. Produces a large, heart (‘bull’s-heart’) shaped beefsteak style tomato. Tends to be solid with a low-moisture flesh and has an aromatic, rich, sweet and mildly acidic taste. Best for making smooth sauces, pastes and preserves, as it usually has a high flesh-to-seed ratio; however, it still makes a great fresh eating salad and slicing tomato. Will definitely require staking/trellising due to its heavy fruit.
German Gold
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato dating back to the 1880’s. Famous for its massive size, these tomatoes produce large, slightly flattened, ribbed beefsteak-style fruit ranging from golden-yellow-orange with touches of red-pink marbling sometimes streaking through. The interior tends to have the same marbling throughout and has a sweet, rich, and tropical taste, sometimes referred to as ‘tropical’ in flavour. Whilst they yield giant fruit, they are known to be only moderate producers, tending to be more later in the season in comparison to other varieties. They make a stunning salad and fresh-eating tomato and are particularly beautiful in colour. They will definitely require sturdy staking/trellising due to the fruit being so heavy.
Confetti
Dwarf indeterminate, open-pollinated tomato. Produces medium-large fruit ranging in globe to beefsteak style fruits with bright greenish-yellow to orange skin with pink-golden streaky stripes. Tends towards juicy, thick, yellowish flesh that is streaked with marbels of pink. It tends to have a sweet, rich flavour with low acidity and is also known to have a ‘slightly tropical-fruit’ taste. As it is a dwarf variety, don’t prune or pinch out the suckers as it will reduce your yield. staking/trellising is still recommended as fruit size can make the bush heavy.
Yellow Furry Boar
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato. Produces medium-sized, rounded fruit with a matte skin and an almost peach-like fuzz on the skin. They start out a brighter yellow with green stripes and develop into a golden streaky yellow once fully ripe. They are juicy with a mild and subtly sweet taste. They are a bit of a novelty due to their fuzzy textured skin and, due to this, make a fun snack, or a nice salad tomato due to their colours. Can make a lovely vibrant pasta sauce and a great ‘fried yellow tomato’ if used slightly underripe and tangy. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Brown Berry Cherry
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originating from the Netherlands. Produces cherry-sized fruit in a dark reddish-brown colour and has a rich, sweet and fruity flavour with a light smoky tang and mild acidic finish. Makes a great snacking or fresh-eating tomato, also great for a cherry ‘burst’ in a tomato pasta sauce or roast, dehydrating, slow baking confits and preserving. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Black Cherry
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originating from the USA. Produces cherry-sized fruit in a dusky dark brown with tinges of purple to mahogany-black. Has a rich and sweet, slightly earthy-smokey flavour. Makes a great snacking or fresh-eating tomato for salads, etc.; also great for a cherry ‘burst’ in a tomato pasta sauce or roast, slow-baking confits and preserving. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Red Fig Cherry
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato originating from the USA dating back to the 1800’s. This prolific producer has bright red pear/fig shaped, cherry sized tomatoes. Naturally high in sugars, it has a sugary-sweet mild flavour. Traditionally used for dehydrating (to slow roast/preserve as a substitute for real dried figs in the winter), they make a great preserving tomato for drying, chutneys, jams, etc. due to their high sugar content; otherwise, they make a great fresh-eating, snacking and salad tomato. Will require staking/trellising for support.
Pink Bumblebee Cherry
Indeterminate, open-pollinated heirloom tomato. It produces striking rosy pink coloured tomatoes with near-shimmering gold and orange streaks. It has a lovely sweet, juicy flavour with a rounded-oval cherry shape and a near-crunchy bit due to its firmer/thicker skin. Makes a great fresh-eating snacking and salad tomato (plus its colours look gorgeous on a dish). Also a great dehydrating tomato due to its thicker skin. Will require staking/trellising for support.