Striking appleblossom-pink flowers produce a heavy crop of good sized juicy red fruits. Can be grown under glass, but as fruits hang from the main plant as well as its runners, it is ideal for growing under glass or on a sunny patio in baskets, contain
Sow January to April for summer picking or October to December for early glass production. Sow seed on the surface of a good seed compost and lightly cover the seed with a sprinkling of vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a poly
Transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle, about 6 weeks after sowing, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions and plant out once all frost risk has passed in a rich, well drained site in full sun. Allow 30cm (12in) betw
Flowering Period:
Cropping: Harvest July until first frosts, or May from early sowings
Plant Type: Vegetable
15 seeds
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