Yates Tomato Seeds (Spring Lines) - Select Variety

Tomato seed Variety Description:

Big Beef - Award winning hybrid variety. Large and juicy with old-fashioned beefsteak flavour. Long season, heavy yields, superior disease resistance. Excellent slicing tomato for sandwiches and burgers.

Grosse Lisse - Large, robust red fruits. A very popular heavy yielding variety. Tasty, tall growing and vigorous.

Heirloom Favourites - A lucky dip selection of heritage tomatoes in a variety of colours and flavours. These time-honoured favourites taste the way tomatoes should.

Improved Apollo - An improved strain of this popular hybrid. It provides prolific yields of tasty red fruit over several months.

Mortgage Lifter - This heirloom type tomato produces very largely, pinkish fruit which can weigh up to 1.5kg. Must be staked.

Patio - Excellent variety for containers and small gardens. Produces 85g-115g round fruit on compact plants that don’t require staking.

Roma - Deep red, pear-shaped fruit. Ideal for salads, bottling, soups and sauces. The perfect tomato for sun drying.

Small Fry - Masses of sweet, bite-sized fruit on every plant. Ideal for summer salads, cocktail dishes, kebabs and as sweet treats for kids. An award-winning hybrid variety.

Summerstar - This hardy variety produces generous quantities of smooth-skinned, deep-red tomatoes with good flavour. Plants are disease resistant and grow in a wide range of climates, from warm tropical areas to cooler temperate zones.

Sweet Bite - This prolific cherry tomato can produce 100 or more fruit on each plant. Smaller than normal cherry tomatoes, fruit is produced in clusters on long branches.

Tiny Tim - Cherry tomato Tiny Tim produces heavy crops of sweet, cherry-sized fruit on dwarf bushes. Ideal to grow in rockeries, pots, troughs and window boxes. They are wonderful served whole in salads.

Tommy Toe - Excellent tasting apricot sized bright red fruit. Great salad variety. Must be staked.

Burke's BY Italian (discontinued)- Following his quest for a better tasting tomato, Don Burke selected this superb variety when in Italy. Costoluto di Marmande bears abundant sweet juicy tomatoes on tall vigorous plants. It was voted ‘Best Home Garden Tomato’ by a panel of food and gardening experts.

Tomato 'Big Beef.'

Award winning hybrid variety. Large and juicy with old-fashioned beefsteak flavour. Long season, heavy yields, superior disease resistance. Excellent slicing tomato for sandwiches and burgers.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: Raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Plant in a sunny well-drained position. Prepare soil before planting with Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser. Feed with Yates Lush Tomato Food. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 6-12 Days, Plant Space: 50 cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 10-14 Weeks

Tomato 'Grosse Lisse.'

Large, robust red fruits. A very popular heavy yielding variety. Tasty, tall growing and vigorous.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: For best results raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Choose a well-drained, sunny position. Add Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser. When first fruit appears apply Yates Lush Tomato Food around each plant and water. Plants require staking. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 6-12 , Plant Space: 50cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14Weeks

Tomato Heirloom Favourites

A lucky dip selection of heritage tomatoes in a variety of colours and flavours. These time-honoured favourites taste the way tomatoes should.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem Snail & Slug Pellets.

Hint: Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health promoting lycopene.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 6-12 Days, Plant Space: 50 cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14 Weeks

Tomato 'Improved Apollo.'

An improved strain of this popular hybrid. It provides prolific yields of tasty red fruit over several months.

Position: Full sun

Sow: For best results raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Add Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser. When first flowers appear to apply Yates Lush Tomato Food around each plant and water in. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 10-12 Days, Plant Space: 50 cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14 Weeks

Tomato Mortgage Lifter

This heirloom type tomato produces very largely, pinkish fruit which can weigh up to 1.5kg. Must be staked.

Features:

•          Heritage variety
•          Great tasting
•          Prolific bearer

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare the soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear, begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint: Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health promoting lycopene.

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 5-7 , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14Weeks.

Tomato Patio

Excellent variety for containers and small gardens. Produces 85g-115g round fruit on compact plants that don’t require staking.

Features:

•          Quick harvest
•          Ideal for small spaces
•          Rich flavour

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare the soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone or Dynamic Lifter. When first flowers appear, begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint: Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health promoting lycopene.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 5-7 , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14Weeks

Tomato 'Roma.'

Deep red, pear-shaped fruit. Ideal for salads, bottling, soups and sauces. The perfect tomato for sun drying.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: For best results raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Choose a well-drained sunny position. Work in Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser. When first flowers appear to apply Yates Lush Tomato Food to each plant. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 10-14 , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 50-60cm, Maturity: 11 Weeks

Tomato 'Small Fry.'

Masses of sweet, bite-sized fruit on every plant. Ideal for summer salads, cocktail dishes, kebabs and as sweet treats for kids. An award-winning hybrid variety.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: Raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Plant in a sunny, well-drained position. Prepare soil before planting with Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser. Feed with Yates Lush Tomato Food. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 6-12 , Plant Space: 40cm, Row Space: 50cm, Maturity: 11-13 Weeks

Tomato Summerstar

This hardy variety produces generous quantities of smooth-skinned, deep-red tomatoes with good flavour. Plants are disease resistant and grow in a wide range of climates, from warm tropical areas to cooler temperate zones.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone. When first flowers appear begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem Snail & Slug Pellets.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 10-14 , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 15 Weeks

Tomato Sweet Bite

This prolific cherry tomato can produce 100 or more fruit on each plant. Smaller than normal cherry tomatoes, fruit is produced in clusters on long branches.

Features:

•         Sweet, bite-sized lumps
•         Easy to grow
•         Great for kids

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone or Dynamic Lifter. When first flowers appear begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint: Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health promoting lycopene. The plant must be staked.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 5-7 , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 10 Weeks

Tomato 'Tiny Tim.'

Cherry tomato Tiny Tim produces heavy crops of sweet, cherry-sized fruit on dwarf bushes. Ideal to grow in rockeries, pots, troughs and window boxes. They are wonderful served whole in salads.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: In trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when about 5cm high.

Care: Plant in a sunny, well-drained position and apply Thrive Granular All Purpose Fertiliser for best results. Once flowering commences applying Yates Lush Tomato Food every 4-5 weeks for maximum yield. Water well in hot weather, especially if in containers. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 3mm, Germination: 10-14 , Plant Space: 30-40cm, Row Space: 30-40cm, Maturity: 12 Weeks

Tomato Tommy Toe

Excellent tasting apricot sized bright red fruit. Great salad variety. Must be staked.

Features:

•          Renowned flavour
•          Medium sized fruit
•          Ideal for salads

Sow: Sow directs in warm conditions or raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5cm high.

Care: Choose a well drained sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Blood & Bone or Dynamic Lifter. When first flowers appear begin applying Thrive Flower & Fruit regularly. Protect from pests and diseases with Yates Tomato Dust and control snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.

Hint: Great companion plant for basil, broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, marigolds, marjoram, parsley & parsnip. Fruit contains health promoting lycopene.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 6mm, Germination: 5-7 Days , Plant Space: 75-100cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 10 Weeks

Burke's Backyard 'Italian Tomato.'

Following his quest for a better tasting tomato, Don Burke selected this superb variety when in Italy. Costoluto di Marmande bears abundant sweet juicy tomatoes on tall vigorous plants. It was voted ‘Best Home Garden Tomato’ by a panel of food and gardening experts.

Position: Full sun.

Sow: For best results raise in trays of Yates Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep moist. Transplant when 5-7cm high.

Care: Choose a well-drained, sunny position. Add Yates Thrive Granular Complete Plant Food. When first buds appear apply Yates Thrive Concentrate Tomato Food. Plants require staking. Protect from snails with Yates Blitzem Snail & Slug pellets. Don’s Tips: Water plants regularly and deeply – daily in very hot or windy weather. A handful of garden lime or superphosphate at planting will aid fruit development in deficient lime soils.

Planting Guide:

Sun Position: Full Sun, Sow Depth: 5mm, Germination: 6-12 Days, Plant Space: 50 cm, Row Space: 60cm, Maturity: 12-14 Weeks