F1 Totem

Totem Tomato

Small space? No problem! Totem is the perfect compact tomato plant for patios, balconies, or containers. Despite its neat size, it produces an impressive crop of medium-sized, bright red tomatoes packed with rich, sweet flavour. Sturdy, reliable, and bursting with fruit — Totem brings big harvests to even the tiniest spaces!

Harvest

From July onwards, when the tomatoes are plump, glossy, and fully red. Pick regularly to keep the plant producing more fruit.

Growing Instructions

• Planting: Plant in a 30cm pot or container filled with good quality compost, in a sunny but sheltered position.
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist — not too wet, not too dry. Irregular watering can cause split fruit or blossom end rot.
• Feeding: Start feeding weekly once you see 3–4 tomatoes forming (not before, as the plant will focus on growing leaves instead of fruit).
• Support: Use a small cane or twig to help support the plant as it can get a little top heavy.
• Maintenance: Remove any dead or yellowing leaves, but don’t pinch out the side shoots — Totem doesn’t need it.

Top Tips

• Consistent Care: Keep watering regular and even for perfect, crack-free tomatoes.
• Frost Warning: Wait until late May to plant outside, once all risk of frost has passed.
• Avoid Manure: Don’t use farmyard manure on tomatoes — it can contain harmful residues that damage your crop.