Sensational dwarf, field variety of tomato also perfect for small gardens. Very productive with large, round to slightly oval red fruits weighing 80 g average. Early crop. Direct consumption and preserves.
This 'Alka' variety needs no indoor sowing then transplant as it can be directly sown to the ground from April to May.
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| Harvest |
| Botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum |
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| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Fragrant | Fruit |
| Fruit color | Red, Yellow |
| Germination (in days) | 10 |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5şC) |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Seeds per gram | 400 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !