With a tomato shortage making UK headlines with supermarket shelves left bare this week, it’s the perfect time to grow your own. Google data shows that UK-based searches for ‘tomato shortage’ have grown by 238% in the last week. The shortage has caused searches for ‘how to grow tomatoes’ and ‘tomato seeds’ to skyrocket by 909% and 235%, respectively, in the last week.
However, getting started can be challenging for beginners. Craig Wilson, a gardening expert from Gardeners Dream, reveals top tips for growing the perfect tomatoes at home.
Nothing is more satisfying than growing beautiful, fresh tomatoes in your garden. The best tomatoes are grown early. You can grow them indoors as early as January, transferring to the garden after two months when the weather is milder.
