Tomato ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a classic British favourite, valued for its reliable crops and excellent traditional tomato flavour. It produces attractive, medium-sized red fruits with a lovely balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an excellent all-round tomato for the kitchen.
A vigorous and productive variety, ‘Ailsa Craig’ is an indeterminate (cordon) tomato and can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors in a warm, sheltered position. Support the plants as they grow and remove the side shoots regularly to encourage a good crop of fruit.
Sow indoors from February to April. Sow thinly in seed compost and keep warm until germination. Pot seedlings on when large enough to handle and plant into their final position once the risk of frost has passed.
Annual.
Height: approximately 1.5–2m.
Position: Full sun.
Harvest: July to October.
Type: Cordon / indeterminate.
Excellent for: Salads, sandwiches, cooking and everyday use.
Tomato ‘Ailsa Craig’ is a classic British favourite, valued for its reliable crops and excellent traditional tomato flavour. It produces attractive, medium-sized red fruits with a lovely balance of sweetness and acidity, making it an excellent all-round tomato for the kitchen.
A vigorous and productive variety, ‘Ailsa Craig’ is an indeterminate (cordon) tomato and can be grown in a greenhouse or outdoors in a warm, sheltered position. Support the plants as they grow and remove the side shoots regularly to encourage a good crop of fruit.
Sow indoors from February to April. Sow thinly in seed compost and keep warm until germination. Pot seedlings on when large enough to handle and plant into their final position once the risk of frost has passed.
Annual.
Height: approximately 1.5–2m.
Position: Full sun.
Harvest: July to October.
Type: Cordon / indeterminate.
Excellent for: Salads, sandwiches, cooking and everyday use.
