Harvest tomatoes and care for the crop

Originating in the Peruvian Andes, the tomato was brought to Europe by Columbus in 1498, but was not cultivated for consumption until the mid-18th century - before then it was considered an inedible ornamental plant. Since then, however, it has enjoyed great popularity, as reflected in countless varieties bred over time. This diversity is threatened, however, as almost only varieties that are uniform in shape and taste are now grown. So, if you want to get to know a greater variety, you have to grow the proven varieties yourself. We offer you such tasty varieties, not as seeds, but as safely packed young plants.

In early spring (around the end of February), frost-sensitive vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants or basil can be grown in advance on a bright windowsill in the apartment.

Tomatoes can be propagated quite easily via self-harvested seed. The only prerequisite is that seed-stable varieties are available which pass on all typical characteristics unchanged to the offspring and do not - like F1 hybrids - split strongly in the subsequent generation and produce very non-uniform daughter plants, usually with poorer fruit and growth characteristics.