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This guide is for home gardeners seeking a resilient and flavourful tomato variety for outdoor cultivation. The 'Cocktail Crush' tomato seeds offer a key benefit of excellent blight resistance and abundant, sweet-tangy fruit production, making them ideal for salads and snacking. A minor caveat is their specific suitability for outdoor growing, requiring adequate sunlight and space. This variety excels in pots, patios, and small gardens, providing reliable yields from summer through autumn.
| Model Part Number | 10204016 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Marshalls Garden |
The primary advantage is its excellent resistance to blight, making it a more reliable choice for outdoor growing in varied weather conditions.
Plants typically reach around 1800 mm (approximately 6 feet) in height.
You can expect abundant summer harvests from July through to October.
These seeds are specifically bred for outdoor cultivation and perform best in an outdoor environment with ample sunlight.
They have a delightful balance of sweetness and tang, making them very flavourful.
Each pack contains approximately 10 seeds.
Their size and flavour make them ideal for salads, snacking, and light cooking.
Ensure seeds are fresh, sown at the correct depth, and kept consistently warm and moist. Check that the soil is not waterlogged.
Provide more sunlight. Ensure adequate spacing between plants to prevent overcrowding and competition for resources.
Confirm plants are receiving enough sunlight and consistent watering. Ensure they are adequately fed with a suitable tomato fertilizer.
While resistant, severe conditions can still affect plants. Remove affected leaves immediately. Ensure good air circulation around plants. The 'Cocktail Crush' variety has strong resistance, minimizing this risk.
Sowing: Sow seeds indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost. For indoor sowing, use seed trays filled with seed compost and sow at a depth of 6 mm. Keep moist and warm (around 18-21°C).
Transplanting: Once seedlings are large enough to handle (usually when they have their first true leaves), transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions before planting them in their final growing position.
Location: Choose a sunny, sheltered spot. These seeds are bred for outdoor growing, so ensure they receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. If planting in pots, use a good quality potting mix.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Support: As plants grow, they may require staking or support, especially when laden with fruit.
Compatibility: Suitable for pots, patios, raised beds, and small gardens. Designed for outdoor cultivation.
