{"product_id":"col-2ltr-tom-verx1","title":"1 Patio Cherry Tomato Plant, Veranda Red, Live Outdoor Garden Ready, 2 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio Cherry Tomato Plant – Veranda Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact and productive cherry tomato, Veranda Red is specifically bred for patio growing and smaller spaces. This bushy, determinate variety produces an abundance of sweet, bite-sized red cherry tomatoes throughout the summer months, making it a perfect choice for container gardening on patios, balconies and doorsteps. Supplied as a live, outdoor-ready plant in a 2 litre root-ball, it is ready to be potted on or planted out once all risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVeranda Red has been developed for its naturally neat, compact habit, removing the need for staking or support. The sturdy stems hold trusses of bright red fruit that ripen steadily from midsummer, offering a reliable harvest of flavourful tomatoes ideal for salads, snacking and lunchboxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum 'Veranda Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio Cherry Tomato, Veranda Red Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-Hardy Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm × 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy, Determinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio Containers, Balconies, Window Boxes, Small Gardens, Raised Beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to Early Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Sweet, Bright Red Cherry Tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular and Consistent, Avoid Waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Potash Tomato Feed Once Fruits Begin to Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Determinate Patio Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green, Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Live Patio Cherry Tomato Plant (Veranda Red)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a 2 litre root-ball, ready for outdoor growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant out after the last frost, typically from late May onwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose a warm, sunny and sheltered position for the best crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and consistently – tomatoes prefer even moisture levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFeed weekly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser once the first fruits begin to form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo pinching out of side shoots is required as this is a determinate, bush-type variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHarvest fruits when fully red and firm for the best flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Veranda Red variety, producing bright red cherry tomatoes on a compact, patio-friendly plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50376722219228,"sku":"COL-2LTR-TOM-VERX1","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_6c50bdf0-c64e-4105-89e8-84000517eedf.png?v=1779444822","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-2ltr-tom-verx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}