To help you grow the original SuperTom here are a few pointers
you need to know about how to get the best out of your SuperTom.
Remember there is only one grafted tomato that has the name
SuperTom. Whilst saying that there is about 25 different varieties
within the Supertom family.
Most of these are disease resistant to the average garden or
glasshouse. When you buy your SuperTom do not plant it any deeper
in the soil than what it is in the pot.
Also do not put in soil that has previously been growing other
family members like potatoes or dahlias.
It is always best to plant in new soil each year.
Our advice is never to use mushroom compost as mushrooms can
carry deadly viruses.
If possible plant your SuperTom in a large bag if in a glasshouse
or some other sheltered position.
Now for the pruning – there is no need to remove the grafting
tape, it will come off on it’s own in due time.
Contrary to what some people say – do not cut one of the
roots off.
Let your plant grow on the two root systems. It is normal to allow
up to two laterals to grow on above the first truss of flowers,
so you have 2-3 branches to fruit off. All other laterals should
be carefully cut off.
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