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.

You will need:

1 growing bag
2 x tomato plants per bag
Sharp knife
Tomato food
Watering can
Garden twine
Bamboo canes, available from garden centres

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