Bush/Indeterminate The perfect tomato for hanging baskets, Tomato Cherry Blast is renowned for its excellent blight resistance and abundant yield of sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes. Its naturally trailing growth habit means there’s no need for complicated training or side-shooting. The 20-25g orange-red fruits pack an incredible burst of flavour, making them ideal for small gardens, patios, and containers. With its ease of care and exceptional taste, Cherry Blast is a must-have for any space-conscious gardener. Blight resistant. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Companion planting: Consider pairing tomatoes with French marigolds to keep whiteflies at bay, and try planting basil, chives, or mint to ward off aphids and other pests. Helpful links: How to grow tomatoes How to stop blight Tomato selector guide Companion Planting
Growing Information
Pot up and grow tomato plants on in warm frost free conditions.
Outdoor cultivation: Grow on until large enough to plant outdoors. Wait until all risk of frost has passed before transplanting tomatoes - around early June depending upon location. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days. Choose a sheltered position in full sun on fertile, reliably moist, well drained soil. Alternatively grow tomatoes in patio bags and containers in good quality compost such as John Innes No. 2.
Greenhouse cultivation: When growing in a heated glasshouse tomato plants may be transplanted at the end of May or when the first flowers are showing, if earlier. Allow 3 plants per growbag, or one per 25cm (10") pot, or plant tomatoes directly into the greenhouse soil. Cordon types should be transplanted at a distance of 60cm (24") apart.
Cordon/indeterminate varieties: Drive a (5ft) cane into the soil adjacent to each plant to support them as they grow, and tie each main stem to its support with soft garden twine.
Bush/determinate varieties: These may require a smaller cane to support the weight of the plant and its fruit. Dwarf bush varieties, such as 'Basket' types, do not require any staking.
