Grow your own tomatoes

One of the joys of summer is slicing juicy, homegrown tomatoes into a salad. They are so simple to grow - you don't even need a garden. For more expert advice on tomato varieties visit Gardenersworld.com.

Getting started

Tomatoes need a sheltered, sunny spot - a south facing wall is ideal. Plant out in late May or early June, when there is no danger of frost. Growing bags are ideal for patios and balconies: the compost is clean and pest-free, and the bag has a good balance of nutrients and warms up quickly, so roots grow rapidly. You can also grow salads in them next year.