Tomato Moneymaker/Basil Sweet Genovese

Tomato Moneymaker
Half-hardy Annual
This traditional variety produces medium-sized fruits with exceptional flavour. Moneymaker is a reliable grower and a gardener’s favourite for its uniform fruits, good yields and performance both in a greenhouse or outdoors.

Sow Indoors: February - April
Transplant: April - May
Harvest: July - October

Sow Indoors
Sow seeds into trays of good quality compost and lightly cover. Place the tray into a heated propagator or clear bag in a warm sunny position. Tomato seeds like to be grown in warm conditions, a greenhouse or warm conservatory is ideal. Germination should take between 7-14 days. Once seedlings have 2 true leaves they can be transplanted into individual containers and should be kept warm.
If plants are to be transferred outdoors, they should be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. This should be repeated for 7-10 days. Plants should be spaced 25cm apart and be in a warm sheltered position. Grow bags are ideal for tomato plants, fitting 3 plants per bag. Feed regularly with a high potash tomato feed once the first flowers are showing.
Choose a position in full sun if growing outdoors. Plants may need some support when fruiting. Use garden canes and twine.
Growing height: 200 cm

Basil Sweet Genovese
Half-hardy Annual
Easy to grow and an Italian kitchen staple. Basil Sweet Genovese produces glossy green leaves that look, smell and taste great. Can be grown indoors year-round with multiple sowings and harvests or seasonally outdoors. Ideal for container growing and as a companion herb to deter white flies from tomato plants.

Sow Indoors: all year round to grow indoors. Sow from February to May for transplanting outdoors.
Transplant: April – July
Sow Outdoors: May - August
Harvest: January - December

Sow seeds into a tray of good quality free draining compost. Lightly cover with compost or a fine grit and place in a propagator or seal inside a clear bag. This will create humidity to help start germination. Place in a light warm location until seedlings start to emerge, the bag or lid can then be removed but seedlings must be kept warm and away from drafts. Germination can take 14 – 21 days.
Once the seedlings are tall enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots and placed in the kitchen or outdoors. If plants are to be placed outdoors, they must be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 10-15 days. Plants can be planted into beds and borders but should be protected from slugs and snails.
Seeds can be sown directly outdoors into pots once the risk of frost has passed. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart once they are large enough to handle.
Harvest leaves regularly. Tear rather than chop to help retain the plants aroma. Leaves can be dried or frozen. For a fresh supply of leaves indoors year-round, sow seeds every 12-14 weeks.
Growing height: 20cm