F1 Cocktail Crush

Cocktail Crush Tomatoes

A vibrant, disease-tolerant cherry tomato variety producing clusters of small, juicy, deep red fruits bursting with flavour. Perfect for snacking, salads, or adding a pop of colour to any dish, these plants are compact yet highly productive, making them ideal for greenhouse, patio containers, or hanging baskets.

Best Time to Plant

In a greenhouse from April. If a harsh frost occurs, the plants may turn blue and lose some leaves, but they should recover as the weather warms. For outdoor planting, wait until the third week in May after all frosts have passed.

Harvest

Roughly 8 weeks after planting — pick when tomatoes are red, swollen, and glossy.

Growing Instructions

• Starting Off: Grow on in a conservatory or bright window until all frosts have passed. Gradually acclimatise outdoors over 4–6 days.

• Spacing: Plant 45cm apart in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot.

• Watering: Keep young plants well watered until established, especially during dry spells, avoiding waterlogging.

• Support & Pruning: Pinch out side shoots as plants grow. Use canes or a small support structure for each plant if needed.

• Feeding: Feed only once 3–4 tomatoes start to swell — not before. Overfeeding can cause splitting stems or curling leaves.

• Maintenance: Remove any dead or yellowing leaves to keep plants healthy and productive.

Top Tips

• Side Shoot Management: Pinch out side shoots to focus energy on fruit development.

• Water Evenly: Irregular watering can cause splitting or poor fruit set; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Feeding Balance: If tops are spindly, feed more; if leaves curl, reduce feeding.

• Avoid Farmyard Manure: Chemicals in straw bedding can harm tomatoes and cucumbers.

• Cluster Care: Regularly harvest clusters to encourage continuous fruiting throughout the season.