So you want to grow tomatoes? Well the good news is that they are a hardy plant which is (relatively) simple to achieve good results with. The not so good news is that there are a staggering number of varieties and the choices can be a little overwhelming at the start.
So follow these five quick points which will help you get up and running quickly…
1) Start with a Determinate Variety: Although I love my Indeterminates there are a number of reasons why the new tomato gardener would be better off growing a Determinate variety to start with. They require less room, they generally don’t require pruning or staking and most of the Hybrid varieties you will find are Determinates.
2) Start with a hybrid: Hybrid varieties have been especially bred with certain traits in mind, not the least of which is disease resistance. Traditional pure strains may taste better but they can require a more experienced hand to guide them. Fortunately nowadays there are a number of decent tasting Hybrids so you should still be able to find a variety that will be acceptable to your palate.