Tomato 'Pannovy F1 hybrid'

Train plants up canes, strings or wires. Remove side shoots as they appear.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Pannovy F1 hybrid is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Pannovy F1 hybrid requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date. Seeds saved from this hybrid variety are not likely to grow true to the parent plant.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pannovy F1 hybrid is a tender plant.

Expect harvests to start to occur in early summer.

RHS Award of Garden Merit (H2) 1997