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Tomato Seedlings
Grow fresh, flavourful tomatoes at home with our range of tomato seedlings. Choose from popular varieties suited to vegetable gardens, raised beds, pots and smaller growing spaces. Our tomato seedlings include well-known favourites such as Grosse Lisse, Apollo, Roma, Beefsteak, Sweet Bite and Tommy Toe, along with specialty varieties including Black Russian, Black Cherry and compact Pot Tom.
Choose the Right Tomato Variety
Whether you are looking for large slicing tomatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes for cooking and sauces, compact varieties for pots, or traditional heirloom tomatoes, there are options for a wide range of home gardens.
Growing Tomato Seedlings
Tomatoes grow best in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Keep plants consistently watered and provide support or staking for taller-growing varieties as they develop. Regular feeding during the growing season can help support healthy growth, flowering and fruit production. Browse our tomato seedlings and choose varieties to suit your garden, growing space and preferred type of tomato.
Growing Tomato Seedlings
Tomato seedlings are an easy way to get a head start on growing tomatoes at home without raising plants from seed. With the right position, regular watering and suitable plant support, tomatoes can produce generous crops throughout the warmer growing season.
Choosing the Right Tomato Seedling
Different tomato varieties are suited to different uses and growing spaces.
Cherry tomatoes such as Sweet Bite, Tommy Toe, Black Cherry and Cherry Sugargloss produce smaller fruit that is ideal for salads, snacking and eating fresh.
Larger varieties such as Beefsteak, Mighty Red and Grosse Lisse are well suited to slicing and general kitchen use, while Roma tomatoes are a popular choice for cooking, sauces and preserving.
Compact varieties such as Pot Tom are particularly useful where growing space is limited, including pots, patios and balconies. Heirloom varieties are also available for gardeners looking for traditional tomato varieties with distinctive fruit and flavour.
Where to Plant Tomato Seedlings
Tomatoes prefer a warm, sunny position with well-drained, fertile soil. For best growth and fruit production, choose an area that receives plenty of direct sunlight throughout the day.
Tomato seedlings can be planted in:
• Vegetable gardens
• Raised garden beds
• Large pots and containers
• Courtyards and patios, depending on the variety
When growing tomatoes in pots, choose a container large enough to support the mature plant and ensure it has adequate drainage.
Watering and Feeding Tomatoes
Water tomato plants regularly, particularly during warm and dry weather. Keeping soil moisture reasonably consistent can help support healthy plant growth and fruit development.
Tomatoes are productive plants and benefit from adequate nutrients throughout the growing season. A fertiliser suitable for tomatoes, vegetables or fruiting plants can be used according to the product directions.
Do Tomato Plants Need Staking?
Many taller-growing tomato varieties benefit from a stake, trellis or tomato support. Providing support early makes it easier to keep plants upright as they grow and begin carrying fruit.
Compact or dwarf tomato varieties may require less support, depending on their mature size and growing conditions.
Growing Tomatoes in Pots
Tomatoes can grow successfully in pots, making them suitable for courtyards, balconies and smaller gardens. Choose an appropriate tomato variety, use a quality potting mix and position the pot where the plant receives plenty of sunlight.
Larger tomato varieties generally require larger containers, while compact varieties such as Pot Tom are particularly suited to container growing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to plant tomato seedlings?
Tomatoes are warm-season plants and are best planted once conditions have warmed and the risk of frost has passed. In Sydney and many temperate parts of Australia, tomato seedlings are commonly planted during spring and into the warmer months.
How much sun do tomato seedlings need?
Tomatoes perform best in a sunny position. Plenty of direct sunlight helps support strong growth, flowering and fruit development.
Can tomato seedlings be grown in pots?
Yes. Many tomato varieties can be grown in pots provided the container is large enough, has good drainage and is positioned in a sunny location. Compact tomato varieties are especially well suited to container growing.
What is the difference between cherry, Roma and Beefsteak tomatoes?
Cherry tomatoes produce small fruit that is excellent for snacking and salads. Roma tomatoes usually have firm, elongated fruit that is well suited to sauces and cooking, while Beefsteak tomatoes produce much larger, fleshy fruit that is ideal for slicing.
