Garland GP167G Plant Halos Green - Set of 3

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ABUNDANT HARVESTS: Now here's the thing - what kind of yield do these awesome plants give? Expect well over TWO KILOGRAMS or an eye watering 70-80 tomatoes from each plant. Wow!

First of all: There are two main types of tomato plant: bush and cordon. Bush make a squat bush shape and don't need to be tied in or staked. Cordon has more varieties and they grow like a climber so need to be trained around a cane. To make like easier you can use an attachment to attach the hose directly which helps, especially if you can leave it set up like this. You can also take it a step further and attach a water time and automatic it if your away longer than 3 days. You just need to work out how long to set the timer for and how long for as to not flood the plants.Once germinated, the tomato seedlings can be transplanted into ¾ inch pots. 'Once seedlings are large enough to handle, around five inches tall, transfer them into individual containers or a seedbed,' says Craig. You need to give your tomatoes the best chance of growing plump and juicy – and it all starts with the quality of your soil. Tomatoes favour well-draining soil: you'll need rich, fertile soil or peat-free potting compost, and a good spot with plenty of sun (around eight hours a day) and shelter. Craig shares the following tips:

So, keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. 'Watering at the base of the plant can help here, taking care to avoid the leaves,' Matt adds. How to support tomato plants Nothing is more satisfying than growing beautiful, fresh tomatoes in your garden, or from a container on a balcony or windowsill. So we've asked the experts, the team at British Garden Centres, Craig Wilson, a gardening expert from Gardeners Dream, and Matt Jordan, gardening expert at The Greenhouse People, for an expert guide on how to grow tomatoes. Plus, we share some recommendations from Burpee Europe on the best tomato varieties to try and where you can buy them. Choose the right tomato variety

The best time to sow tomato seeds in the UK is between the end of March and the beginning of April. If you plant later than that, your tomatoes will not have enough time to ripen before the season ends. Learn more about growing tomatoes from seed in this guide

The Garland Green Planter is an interesting design, it features a moat-like design with six watering spikes for optimal results. These spikes measure 2.8cm, so you are assured that they disperse the water all through the soil. Plant Halos also feature a unique cane support system. 3 anchor slots surround the inner pot and provide the means for a rigid, wind resistant structure using bamboo cane (not included). SUPERB YIELDS: 'Tumbling Tom Red' produces truss after truss of fruit in abundance over a long fruiting period. Expect each plant to yield hundreds of beautiful bite size tomatoes, all the way through Summer and AutumnWith over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes to choose from, it's important you select one that is suited to your climate and the space you have available,' Matt says. 'Gardener’s Delight, for example, is one of the most popular varieties to grow thanks to its reliable properties and sweet, bite-sized cherry tomato fruits. Our new and unique Plant Halos offer an 'all in one' watering and crop support solution for popular crops such as tomatoes, peppers and beans. Sold in sets of 3, Plant Halos can be used on grow bags, pots (with a diameter of 26cm and above), raised beds, as well on traditional vegetable plots. The central inner pot creates the planting area which is particularly useful when used with grow bags as it allows a deeper planting zone to develop healthier plants. A 3.1 Litre outer 'moat' features six 2.8cm watering spikes which penetrate below the surface, delivering water direct to the plant's roots. This ensures that water and liquid feed are delivered at a reduced rate that the plant is better able to absorb, preventing wastage which is common with conventional watering. It typically takes between 3 and 6 hours for the water reservoir to drain fully, depending on the weather and soil conditions. Plant Halos also feature a unique cane support system. 3 anchor slots surround the inner pot and provide the means for a rigid, wind resistant structure using bamboo cane (not included). A cane grip cap (see photo below) is also included and allows for up to 4 canes to be joined at the peak of the resulting structure. The cane grip cap is simply separated from the main moulding by the user. Plant Halos are manufactured from recycled, UV stabilised plastic and are guaranteed for 5 years. We offer two colour alternatives - classic green or tomato red. Press the Tomato Halo firmly into the soil and ensure that all the spikes are fully buried. Step 4. AWARD WINNING CHERRY TOMATO: It's no surprise that this wonder of a tomato plant has the RHS Award of Garden Merit - it is simply wonderful. 'Sweet Million' is well named. Why? Well, maybe not literally millions but hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of delicious, sweet cherry tomatoes can be expected from each plant, over a long harvest period. They're happy in beds or in containers on the patio, in fact any sunny convenient spot. Truly amazing Tomatoes like the sun, so you should place them in an area where they can absorb six to eight hours of sunlight. A south-facing garden is ideal.