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Kellogg's Breakfast is meaty and juicy with relatively few seeds and a rich tomato flavour — one to grow when you want both flavour and something rather glorious on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, golden-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant for thick slices, sandwiches and burgers, or eaten fresh with little more than salt. The fleshy fruit and beautiful colour also make it particularly good for salads and platters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it your warmest, sunniest position in fertile, well-drained soil. As an indeterminate tomato it will continue growing and producing through the season rather than setting one concentrated crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently, especially as fruit develops, and feed regularly during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the name, Kellogg's Breakfast isn't a breakfast tomato developed by the cereal company. It's an American heirloom variety associated with Darrell Kellogg of Michigan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established Kellogg's Breakfast tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67792166977759,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/700FA54C-7EE3-451B-B6A2-3A46115C26AA.jpg?v=1790979821"},{"product_id":"sub-arctic-plenty-tomato","title":"Sub Arctic Plenty Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've grown Sub Arctic Plenty for around ten years, which probably says more than any catalogue description could. It's ridiculously reliable — an early, compact tomato that gets on with producing fruit without demanding half the garden or endless attention. 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The sort of versatile red tomato that's easy to find a use for when they're coming in regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSub Arctic Plenty was bred for cooler, shorter growing seasons and is known for cropping early. Its compact, determinate habit makes it particularly useful where space is limited or you want tomatoes that don't require the substantial structures of big indeterminate varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in a sunny position in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. As a determinate variety, there's no need to treat it like a sprawling indeterminate tomato — let it form its naturally compact plant and support it if the crop becomes heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67801737920735,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/C63BC447-4CB6-4375-880B-CA7CFE6A31F4.jpg?v=1790979803"},{"product_id":"roma-tomato","title":"Roma Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for making sauces or paste, I succession plant these as they tend to ripen together, so by staggering plants I can slowly make sauces rather than being overwhelmed with 500 tomatoes at once\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plum \/ Sauce tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Determinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, Plum-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light support may be useful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic sauce or paste tomato. 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The fruit is meaty and juicy with a sweet, mild flavour — exactly the sort of tomato that deserves a place in a summer garden. This is my first season growing it too, so we're trying this one together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, pale apricot-orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA big, fleshy slicing tomato suited to fresh eating — thick slices for sandwiches and burgers, platters and salads, or simply sliced with a little salt. Its mild, sweet flavour makes this one particularly appealing if you prefer a less sharply acidic tomato. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/meadowsweet.co.nz\/2016\/08\/25\/terrific-tomatoes\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eMeadowSweet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vigorous, tall-growing tomato that will continue producing through the season rather than setting one concentrated crop. Give it plenty of room and strong support: the individual fruits can become substantial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chiantigardens.com\/product\/2716338?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eChiantigardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in your warmest, sunniest position in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67804669935839,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/379959D3-F5F3-43E8-BF9A-A0C37C84B318.jpg?v=1790979665"},{"product_id":"topsy-tom-tomato","title":"Topsy Tom Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopsy Tom appealed to me because it does something rather different from most tomatoes. Instead of needing a great staking structure, it forms a compact, spreading plant with flexible trailing stems and lots of small red tomatoes. A brilliant option if your tomato-growing space is a pot, hanging basket or sunny patio rather than a large vegetable garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-determinate, trailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, round, red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact and spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Containers and hanging baskets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet little tomatoes made for eating straight from the plant, throwing into salads or adding to lunchboxes. They're also a useful size for cooking whole — try them roasted or quickly sautéed and tossed through pasta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where Topsy Tom earns its place. It stays relatively compact but sends out flexible, trailing stems carrying multiple trusses of fruit. That makes it particularly suited to containers and hanging baskets, where the stems can spill naturally over the sides rather than needing to be trained upwards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.ballseed.com\/PlantInfo\/?phid=062000001027314\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eBall Seed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil or a good-quality container mix. Keep watering consistent, particularly when growing in pots as they dry out more quickly than garden soil. Feed regularly once flowering and fruiting begins. There's no need to train it like a tall indeterminate tomato — let its naturally spreading habit do the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67805061841119,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/247891F2-6EE4-4973-B8A4-9258EFFD99EA.jpg?v=1790979528"},{"product_id":"olgas-round-yellow-tomato","title":"Olga's Round Yellow Chicken Egg Tomato","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlga's Round Yellow Tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow and orange tomatoes have become a bit of a fixture in my garden because I love having their colour and flavour right through the tomato season. Olga's Round Yellow caught my attention as another heritage variety to add to that mix — productive golden fruit with a balance of sweetness and a little tartness. I haven't grown this one before, so this season we're finding out together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium slicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round to slightly oval, golden-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is dense and juicy with a slightly thicker skin and a sweet-tart flavour. A lovely slicing tomato for sandwiches, salads and platters, particularly mixed with red and darker tomatoes where that golden colour really earns its keep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedsavers.co.nz\/products\/olgas-round-yellow-chicken-egg-heirloom-tomato?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeed Savers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally collected in Russia, this is an open-pollinated heritage tomato producing clusters of medium-sized fruit. Although the plant isn't described as enormous, its indeterminate habit means it will keep growing and setting fruit rather than producing one concentrated crop — one reason it appealed to me for extending the season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedsavers.co.nz\/products\/olgas-round-yellow-chicken-egg-heirloom-tomato?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eSeed Savers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Provide good support and continue tying in new growth as the plant develops. Protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established Kellogg's Breakfast tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67805355114719,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/EC87296E-630C-4B56-A0BD-F54FEA233170.jpg?v=1790979469"},{"product_id":"berkeley-tie-dye-tomato","title":"Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome tomatoes earn their place by being reliable; others get in because they're completely ridiculous to look at. Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye is firmly in the second camp. Deep pink fruit streaked with metallic green stripes — I haven't grown this one before, but it looked far too interesting not to try.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak \/ slicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-pollinated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, deep pink with green striping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekitchen, garden and care sections can essentially stay as I gave them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but there's one nice difference: Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye is particularly known for a rich, sweet flavour balanced with acidity, so I'd make the kitchen paragraph:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tomato this beautiful deserves to be seen. The flesh is rich and juicy with a good balance of sweetness and acidity, making it brilliant for thick slices, sandwiches, salads and platters. I'd be reluctant to turn this one into sauce simply because slicing it open is half the fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established Kellogg's Breakfast tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67805581246687,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/9F7818F3-3A91-4082-8310-A6DDF8BE6B74.jpg?v=1790979416"},{"product_id":"oley-tomato","title":"Oley Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have a definite weakness for orange and yellow tomatoes, particularly varieties that keep producing over a long season, so Oley was always going to get my attention. Even better, this one comes from tomato research here in Aotearoa — a relatively new selection developed from a natural cross of Wally's Spanish. I haven't grown it before, so this season we're finding out together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium salad tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep orange, medium-sized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Zealand selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOley has been selected for a combination of fruity flavour and tartness, making it particularly suited to fresh eating. Use it sliced into salads and sandwiches, mixed through platters with tomatoes of other colours, or simply eat it straight from the garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/tomato-oley?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOley originated as a natural cross of Wally's Spanish and was selected by New Zealand's Heritage Food Crops Research Trust. It's an indeterminate variety, so rather than producing one concentrated crop it will continue growing and setting fruit through the season while conditions allow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/tomato-oley?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Provide sturdy support and tie in new growth as the plant develops. Protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67805800366303,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/CC9A656E-F499-410E-B4B0-C71D4DBBC58F.png?v=1790979349"},{"product_id":"cuore-de-toro-bull-s-heart-tomato","title":"Cuore di Toro ( Bull’s Heart)  Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have a weakness for tomatoes that look nothing like the perfectly round supermarket version, and Cuore di Toro certainly qualifies. Its name translates as “Bull’s Heart”, which describes those big, wonderfully irregular heart-shaped fruits rather well. I haven't grown this one before, but a large, fleshy tomato that's good both fresh and cooked seemed well worth making room for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oxheart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, heart-shaped, pink-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large fruits are particularly fleshy with relatively few seeds, making this a genuinely versatile tomato. Slice it fresh for sandwiches and salads, or use that dense flesh for sauces, passata and cooking where you don't want masses of watery seed pulp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tatianastomatobase.com\/wiki\/Bull%27s_Heart?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eTatiana's Tomato Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuore di Toro is an old oxheart-type tomato with vigorous indeterminate growth, so it will continue growing and setting fruit through the season rather than producing one concentrated crop. The fruits can become substantial, so this isn't the moment for an optimistic bamboo stick and a prayer. Give it proper support. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tatianastomatobase.com\/wiki\/Cuore_Di_Toro?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eTatiana's Tomato Base\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806003200223,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/0880C4C2-513D-42C9-A72E-A36171D75536.jpg?v=1790979275"},{"product_id":"costoluto-fiorentino-tomato","title":"Costoluto Fiorentino Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI grow this one partly because I love tomatoes that refuse to look remotely supermarket-perfect. Costoluto Fiorentino produces wonderful deeply ribbed, irregular fruit that look beautiful developing on the plant and even better sliced open. It's an Italian tomato with real character — and one I've grown before and happily made room for again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ribbed slicer \/ cooking tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, flattened and deeply ribbed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully useful tomato to have around. The fleshy fruit can be sliced fresh for salads, sandwiches and platters, but it's equally at home in the kitchen for roasting, sauces and passata. And those deep ribs make slices look rather spectacular without you having to do anything clever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCostoluto tomatoes are vigorous indeterminate plants, continuing to grow and set fruit through the season. Give them decent support from the beginning rather than attempting emergency structural engineering once they're covered in heavy ribbed fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806331011295,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Costoluto_Fiorentino_tomato_ripening_on_the_vine_at_A_Garden_Between.jpg?v=1790720954"},{"product_id":"black-krim-tomato","title":"Black Krim Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my all-time favourite tomatoes and a variety I come back to again and again. Black Krim produces beautiful dark, dusky fruit with a rich, complex flavour that makes it worth growing even before you consider how spectacular it looks. If I had room for only a handful of tomato varieties, this would be one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak \/ slicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, dusky red-brown with dark green shoulders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a tomato to eat rather than hide. The flesh is juicy and richly flavoured, with that lovely balance of sweetness and acidity that makes dark tomatoes so distinctive. Slice it thickly for sandwiches, salads and platters — or eat it warm from the garden with a little salt and call that lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Krim is a vigorous indeterminate heritage tomato, continuing to grow and set fruit through the season. Its fruit develops its characteristic dark colouring as it ripens, with the shoulders often retaining green or becoming particularly dark. Give the plant plenty of room and good support for the developing fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67806568972511,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/BlackKrimRipening.jpg?v=1790721252"},{"product_id":"vintage-wine-tomato","title":"Vintage Wine Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother one I happily make room for year after year. Vintage Wine is a beautiful tomato — large dusky-pink fruit streaked with gold, with equally gorgeous flesh when you cut it open. But I wouldn't keep growing it just because it's pretty: it has the rich, full flavour to justify the space it takes up as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak \/ slicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, pink with golden striping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is another tomato I'd be reluctant to hide in a sauce. Slice it across the middle and the colour and marbling do most of the work for you — beautiful in salads, sandwiches and platters. The large, fleshy fruit is also excellent simply sliced thickly and eaten fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Wine is an indeterminate tomato, so it continues growing and setting fruit through the season rather than producing one concentrated crop. The plants need decent support as they develop, particularly once those large beefsteak fruits begin putting some serious weight on the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67807410684127,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/VintageWineTomato.jpg?v=1790722138"},{"product_id":"creme-brule-tomato","title":"Crème Brûlée Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'll admit the name probably had something to do with this one making the cut. Crème Brûlée is a dark, richly coloured tomato producing substantial reddish-brown to almost black fruit. I haven't grown it before, but interesting dark tomatoes rarely require much persuasion to find their way into my garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slicer \/ beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-pollinated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-large, flattened, dark reddish-brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fleshy slicing tomato with rich colouring inside and out. This is one I'd use fresh where its colour and texture can actually be appreciated — thickly sliced in sandwiches, salads and platters, or simply eaten fresh from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrème Brûlée is a mid-season, indeterminate tomato, so it continues growing and producing rather than setting one concentrated crop. Plants can reach around 1.8 m and produce fruit around 280 g, so give them decent support from the outset. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.rutgers.edu\/tomato-varieties?Green_Grape=\u0026amp;page=29\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eRutgers Cooperative Extension\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Tie new growth to sturdy support as it grows and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67807790825695,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/1F04A24B-0398-40CD-8E3E-1277A3E4683E.jpg?v=1790979185"},{"product_id":"matts-wild-cherry-tomato","title":"Matt's Wild Cherry Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch a ridiculously cute little tomato. Matt's Wild Cherry produces masses of tiny red fruit that are barely bigger than blueberries, but somehow manage to pack in a proper tomato flavour. I love having little tomatoes like this in the garden — partly because they're useful, but mostly because it's almost impossible to walk past the plant without eating a handful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tiny cherry \/ currant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tiny, round, deep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are made for grazing straight from the plant. They're also gorgeous scattered whole through salads, tucked into lunchboxes or mixed with larger cherry tomatoes for different sizes and colours. The flavour develops from slightly tart towards sweeter as the fruit fully ripens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/tomato-matts-wild-cherry?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt's Wild Cherry has an interesting history, tracing back to seed brought from Hidalgo, Mexico, where related tomatoes grow wild. Don't let the tiny fruit fool you: the plant itself is vigorous and indeterminate and will keep growing and producing through the season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.johnnyseeds.com\/vegetables\/tomatoes\/heirloom-tomatoes\/matts-wild-cherry-tomato-seed-732.11.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eJohnny's Selected Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently and feed during flowering and fruiting. Give the sprawling growth good support and pick regularly as the tiny fruits ripen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808034914527,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/E67DC1B5-EB60-44BD-BD69-641F5ACAB20E.jpg?v=1790979153"},{"product_id":"yellow-pear-cherry-tomato","title":"Yellow Pear Cherry Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my all-time favourites and a tomato I wouldn't want a summer garden without. Yellow Pear produces masses of ridiculously cheerful little yellow pear-shaped tomatoes over a long season. They're sweet, prolific and almost impossible to walk past without picking a couple — this is one I grow because I genuinely love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, bright yellow, pear-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese rarely make it very far from the garden in our house. They're mild, sweet and firm enough to be brilliant for snacking, salads and lunchboxes, and their shape and colour make them gorgeous mixed with red and darker cherry tomatoes. They can also be used for preserves and pickling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/tomato-yellow-pear?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Pear is a vigorous, prolific indeterminate tomato that keeps growing and setting fruit through the season rather than giving you one concentrated harvest. The fruit hangs in clusters and the plants can become substantial, so give them good support despite the tiny tomatoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/tomato-yellow-pear?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as the fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Give the vines good support and pick regularly as the fruit ripens. Protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808067715295,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/7C0D50D1-A7CA-460F-89F5-E90F46681E4B.jpg?v=1790979021"},{"product_id":"wallys-spanish-tomato","title":"Wally's Spanish Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother orange tomato was always going to have a fairly easy route into my garden. Wally's Spanish produces large, meaty, bright-orange beefsteak fruit and has also been part of tomato research here in Aotearoa by the Heritage Food Crops Research Trust. I haven't grown this one before, so I'm looking forward to seeing whether it earns a permanent place alongside my favourite orange and yellow varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, bright orange and meaty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reputed to be Spanish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a large, fleshy tomato made for slicing. I'd use it fresh in sandwiches, salads and platters where both the colour and substantial texture can be appreciated. Its meaty flesh should also make it useful anywhere you want plenty of tomato without masses of watery seed pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWally's Spanish is a vigorous indeterminate variety, so it will continue growing and setting fruit through the season rather than producing one concentrated crop. The Heritage Food Crops Research Trust describes it as a large orange beefsteak and continues to grow it as part of its tomato programme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heritagefoodcrops.org.nz\/heirloom-tomatoes\/tomato-varieties\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eHeritage Food Crops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Give it sturdy support from the beginning and tie in new growth as the plant develops. Protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808321798367,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/083C447C-9B68-4C96-A64C-A801A7F32971.jpg?v=1790978940"},{"product_id":"seans-yellow-tomato","title":"Sean's Yellow Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love yellow tomatoes, and Sean's Yellow has earned its place in my garden. It produces beautiful golden-yellow fruit on a surprisingly compact plant, with proper tomato flavour rather than simply being pretty. A particularly useful one if you want interesting tomatoes but don't have room for enormous vines taking over the neighbourhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium slicer \/ beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Determinate dwarf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-pollinated:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium, flattened, golden-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, around 1 metre tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light staking recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKings Seeds describes fruit around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–200 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on sturdy plants reaching only about a metre, while the original Dwarf Tomato Project description likewise characterises it as a compact plant producing plentiful medium, flattened yellow fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-tomato-seans-yellow?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm, juicy flesh and a lovely fresh flavour make this a really useful eating tomato. Slice it for sandwiches, salads and platters, or combine it with red and dark tomatoes where that golden-yellow colour looks gorgeous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an excellent tomato for smaller gardens and containers. Sean's Yellow has the sturdy, compact growth characteristic of dwarf tomatoes rather than producing a huge sprawling vine. It crops heavily for its size, although staking is worthwhile once the plant is carrying plenty of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808463159519,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Sean_s_Yellow.jpg?v=1790723633"},{"product_id":"moonglow-tomato","title":"Moonglow Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the reasons I love Moonglow is simply that it keeps going. In my garden it produces beautiful orange tomatoes right through the season until the first frosts finally call time. The fruit is fleshy, sweet and full of flavour, and it's another of those golden tomatoes that earns its space year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium slicer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium, bright orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoonglow has dense, meaty flesh with relatively few seeds and a mild sweetness, making it a particularly lovely slicing tomato. Use it fresh in sandwiches, salads and platters, especially mixed with tomatoes of other colours. It also holds well after picking — useful when the kitchen bench begins disappearing beneath the summer harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu\/main\/detail.php?variety_id=4291\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eVeg Variety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vigorous indeterminate variety that continues growing and setting fruit through the season. Moonglow produces smooth, bright-orange fruit rather than one concentrated crop — and in my garden it has proven particularly good at carrying on until the cold weather finally stops it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. Give the vines sturdy support, tie in new growth as needed and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established  tomato seedling grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808757547231,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/MoonglowTomato.jpg?v=1790723822"},{"product_id":"davids-tomato","title":"David's Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one is personal. David's Tomato is named for my dad, who selected it specifically because he thought it made the best gazpacho. We kept the seed and I've continued growing it, so what began as Dad choosing the tomato he wanted for one particular dish has become one of our own garden varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a genuinely good tomato to grow — a strong, reliable beefsteak that has shown good disease resistance in my garden, producing firm, medium-sized fruit rather than enormous beefsteaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beefsteak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indeterminate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium-sized, red and firm-fleshed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy support required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gazpacho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tomato exists in our garden because of gazpacho. Its firm, fleshy fruit gives the finished soup substance without being watery, and Dad specifically selected it for the job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur gazpacho recipe developed over years spent in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamariu, on the Catalan coast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hanging out on the waterfront and watching our friends cook at Es Dofí and the other little bars along the beach. Like most recipes that have been made repeatedly rather than written for a cookbook, the final quantities are always adjusted by tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid's Gazpacho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServes 4 — or 2 if you're greedy like us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 kg David's Tomatoes, or other very ripe tomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 garlic cloves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 green pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¾ Lebanese cucumber, peeled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 medium sweet yellow Spanish onions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 tablespoons Spanish sherry vinegar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 generous tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt and black pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePut everything into the whiz-banger and blend until smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste. Adjust the seasoning and, importantly, the sherry vinegar — tomatoes vary in sweetness and acidity, so you may want a little more or less.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill thoroughly and serve cold, topped with sourdough croutons if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid's is a strong-growing beefsteak that has proved particularly reliable in my garden, including showing good resistance to the tomato diseases I've encountered here. It produces firm, medium-sized fruit rather than enormous beefsteaks, with a productive growth habit that has kept it earning its place season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. 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Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67809472282847,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/David_sTomato_7a48e92e-1390-4f6d-b1ab-806335651cba.jpg?v=1790724861"},{"product_id":"sunshine-bumble-bee","title":"Sunrise Bumble-Bee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of my all-time favourites. Sunrise Bumble Bee is a ridiculously pretty little tomato — golden yellow and orange fruit streaked with pink and red — but I grow it because it's also an absolute joy of a plant. 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They're beautiful in salads and lunchboxes, and particularly lovely mixed with red, yellow and dark cherry tomatoes where every fruit looks slightly different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vigorous little climber rather than a polite compact tomato. As an indeterminate variety it continues growing and setting fruit through the season, so make use of that enthusiasm: mine happily climb garden arches amongst cucumbers and luffas. Give it good support and let it head upwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil or a generous container. Water consistently as fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. 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No dignity required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrandywine Pink is a vigorous indeterminate heritage tomato producing substantial beefsteak fruit through the season. The plants need plenty of room and genuinely sturdy support — this is not a variety to entrust to one optimistic bamboo cane once those enormous tomatoes start developing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently as fruit develops and feed during flowering and fruiting. 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Sweet, sharp and crunchy, they're particularly good stuffed into burgers — although standing at the fridge eating them directly from the jar is also entirely acceptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllyson Gofton's Bread and Butter Pickle recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which has become our go-to version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.allysongofton.co.nz\/recipe\/bread-and-butter-pickle?r=2306\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllyson Gofton's Bread and Butter Pickle recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomemade Pickles is a vigorous cucumber grown for firm fruit that holds its texture particularly well for preserving. 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Give it climbing support early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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It combines Telegraph cucumber with celery, green apple, lime and mint, then serves the icy granita with juniper and lime sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe serve ours in frozen glasses with cucumber tucked into the ice — and on a hot summer day it is ridiculously good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind the recipe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alice Zaslavsky, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Praise of Veg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, p. 420.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTelegraph is a vigorous climbing cucumber and particularly good grown vertically. Give it a sturdy trellis, arch or frame and let it head upwards — keeping those long developing fruit off the ground and making them considerably easier to find amongst the foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick regularly while the cucumbers are firm and crisp rather than letting them become oversized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep watering consistent, particularly once flowering and fruiting begins, and feed regularly through the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the vines something sturdy to climb from the beginning. Cucumbers have absolutely no interest in waiting politely while you construct something later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Keep watering consistent while the plant establishes and the fruit develops, then avoid repeatedly soaking developing fruit and foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed during flowering and fruit development and protect from frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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It's a heritage rockmelon producing substantial, beautifully ribbed fruit with firm orange flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my first season growing it, so we're finding out together whether a melon bred for Wisconsin can cope with life at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockmelon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval, ribbed and netted, around 2–3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Firm, bright orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, juicy and aromatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sprawling vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 80–100 days from transplant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-melon-pride-of-wisconsin?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very much a melon to let ripen properly and then eat fresh. Chill it and cut into great wedges, add it to summer fruit platters and salads, or pair that sweet orange flesh with salty cheeses, herbs or something sharp and acidic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive this one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espace and warmth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pride of Wisconsin produces vigorous vines carrying sizeable fruit, so let it roam through a sunny bed or across an area where it won't immediately engulf something you particularly wanted to keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKings describes ripe fruit as loosening from the vine with a gentle tug. They also suggest watching the background skin colour beneath the netting — it lightens towards yellow as the melon matures — and the tendril opposite the fruit stem, which dries and browns as maturity approaches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-melon-pride-of-wisconsin?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJo's useful trick:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once fruit begins developing on the ground, slip something dry underneath it to keep it away from damp soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in your warmest sunny position. Keep moisture consistent while vines establish, flower and develop fruit, and feed during the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelons are tender plants and need warmth; Kings recommends warm conditions and gives an optimum germination soil temperature of 20–30°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-melon-pride-of-wisconsin?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67875919823071,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/4B400BEA-4A15-4456-988B-11C3AAEA68BF.jpg?v=1790978689"},{"product_id":"sugar-baby-watermelon","title":"Sugar Baby Watermelon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatermelon straight from the garden is one of those ridiculous summer pleasures that makes all the sprawling vines worthwhile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Baby particularly appeals to me because the fruit stays relatively small — much more manageable than attempting to grow something the size of a small child — but still gives you that crisp, sweet, properly watermelon-red centre. A useful watermelon for an ordinary garden rather than requiring your own melon plantation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watermelon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, round, dark green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet and crisp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sprawling vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, warm and sheltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give it room to wander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one requires very little culinary interference. Get it properly cold, cut it into wedges and eat it somewhere that doesn't matter when the juice runs down your arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also gorgeous chopped into summer salads with salty feta, mint and lime, or blitzed with lime and ice for an absurdly refreshing drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Baby is a smaller-fruited watermelon, which makes it surprisingly good for growing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup rather than out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've had great success growing mine over arches made from concrete reinforcing mesh. The vines happily climb up and over the arch and I've harvested heaps of watermelons this way, without sacrificing a huge area of garden floor to sprawling vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide the young vines onto the mesh as they start growing and they'll use their tendrils to help themselves along. Because Sugar Baby produces relatively small fruit, it's particularly well suited to this kind of vertical growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can, of course, let it ramble along the ground instead. If you do, place something dry beneath developing fruit to keep them away from damp soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJo's growing tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you're short of growing space, don't automatically rule out watermelon. A sturdy arch turns the vine into part of the garden structure — and there is something rather glorious about watermelons hanging overhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in your warmest position. Water consistently while the vines establish and fruit develops, avoiding dramatic wet\/dry swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed during flowering and fruiting, give the vines room to spread and protect from frost. As the fruit approaches maturity, ease back on heavy watering rather than soaking the plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67878125797599,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/39E5B3BB-CC6A-4290-92F9-98673ED6EF58.jpg?v=1790978709"},{"product_id":"courgette-zucchini-tondo-di-nizza","title":"Courgette\/Zucchini Tondo di Nizza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love courgettes because they're one of those vegetables that can become almost anything in the kitchen, and Tondo di Nizza is particularly lovely. Instead of the usual long green courgette, it produces beautiful little round, pale-green fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick them young and they're tender, firm and delicious — and that round shape makes them especially brilliant for stuffing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round courgette \/ zucchini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round, pale green and lightly mottled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, semi-erect bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best around tennis-ball size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stuffing, roasting, grilling and everyday cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKings describes it as a French heritage variety, with firm flesh and a nutty flavour when harvested around tennis-ball size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/zucchini-tondo-di-nizza?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an enormously versatile courgette, so I'm not going to pretend there's only one correct thing to do with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested young, you can slice and grill it, roast it, sauté it, grate it, add it to pasta and summer dishes or use it anywhere you'd normally use a courgette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut its party trick is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estuffing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pick the fruit around tennis-ball size, cut off the top, scoop out the centre and fill the little round shell with whatever combination of vegetables, grains, herbs, cheese or meat happens to appeal before baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf one particular recipe eventually proves worthy of becoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tondo Recipe™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, I'll add it here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTondo di Nizza grows as a relatively compact bush rather than producing long sprawling vines, which makes it a useful courgette for smaller potagers and raised beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't be tempted to leave the fruit until they're enormous. Pick them regularly at around tennis-ball size, when the skin is tender and the flesh is at its best. Regular harvesting also encourages the plant to keep producing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/zucchini-tondo-di-nizza?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun once the danger of frost has passed. Keep watering consistent, particularly during flowering and fruiting, and feed regularly through the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourgettes are hungry plants and appreciate plenty of organic matter. Check underneath those enormous leaves regularly — otherwise a perfectly sensible tennis-ball courgette will inevitably turn into a small cannon while your back is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67878421594335,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-04at8.45.51AM_1379d4f6-2b41-4fb0-b018-6bd74c7cfdbb.png?v=1791056804"},{"product_id":"courgette-zucchini-black-coral","title":"Courgette\/Zucchini Black Coral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Coral is the sort of courgette you grow because you actually want courgettes — lots of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt produces beautiful glossy, incredibly dark green fruit on an open, bushy plant that's easy to pick from. It's productive, reliable and wonderfully useful in the kitchen: exactly the sort of plant that earns its place in a summer potager.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Courgette \/ zucchini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glossy, very dark green, cylindrical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 15–20 cm for lovely tender fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 45–65 days from transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Everyday cooking, grilling, roasting and baking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/zucchini-black-coral-f1?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edo-everything courgette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick the fruit young and use it raw in salads, slice it lengthways for the barbecue, roast it, sauté it with garlic and olive oil, grate it into fritters, pasta sauces and baking, or turn it into one of the approximately 4,762 recipes required when courgette season reaches full production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are edible too — and if you decide later that one of your recipes deserves a permanent home here, we'll add it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Coral grows as an open bush rather than a sprawling vine. That open habit makes the fruit easier to spot and harvest and allows better airflow through the plant — particularly useful with courgettes, which can be prone to powdery mildew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/zucchini-black-coral-f1?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick regularly while the fruit is young and tender. Ignore the plant for several days in midsummer and it will inevitably conceal a marrow roughly the dimensions of a nuclear submarine underneath one leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moisture consistent, particularly during flowering and fruiting, and feed regularly through the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it decent space — Kings recommends approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 cm between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — and avoid routinely wetting the foliage when watering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/zucchini-black-coral-f1?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67878711132383,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/IMG_7448.jpg?v=1790899353"},{"product_id":"courgette-zucchini-solar-flare","title":"Courgette\/Zucchini Solar Flare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Flare is a courgette for when ordinary green simply isn't enough. The fruit is gloriously bright yellow with contrasting markings, so it's beautiful both growing in the potager and coming into the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's productive and delicious, but there's one important trick I've learned from growing it: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epick it young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Leave Solar Flare too long and the skin toughens surprisingly quickly, so this is not the courgette to discover lurking under a leaf three days after you last looked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Courgette \/ zucchini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright yellow, patterned fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick young for the most tender skin and flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, grilling, roasting and colourful summer dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one to use while the fruit is young and tender. Slice it into salads, grill or barbecue it, roast it, sauté it with olive oil and garlic, or combine it with green courgettes where the contrasting colours look gorgeous on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's another hugely versatile courgette, so rather than inventing a recipe simply to fill the space, I'll add one here if a particular Solar Flare favourite earns the position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Flare forms a bushy courgette plant and produces brightly coloured fruit that is considerably easier to spot beneath the foliage than its dark-green relatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't wait for enormous fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In my experience the skin becomes tough relatively quickly as Solar Flare matures, so check the plant regularly and harvest the courgettes while they're still young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's not a flaw so much as useful information about how to get the best from it — and regular picking encourages more fruit anyway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant into rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moisture consistent through flowering and fruiting and feed regularly during the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the plant plenty of organic matter and reasonable airflow, and check beneath the leaves frequently once it starts producing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67879027278047,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-03at10.26.19AM.png?v=1791056592"},{"product_id":"squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster","title":"Squash North Georgia Candy Roaster","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'll admit the extraordinary shape and history got my attention, but there's a practical experiment happening here too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm always interested in plants that can extend the garden harvest beyond the season they're grown in, so I'm trying North Georgia Candy Roaster to see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow well it stores for me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A squash that's delicious when harvested is useful; one that's still sitting happily in the pantry months later is considerably more useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is my first season growing it, so we're finding out together whether it earns a permanent place at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winter squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very long, pinkish-orange with green\/blue tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery vigorous sprawling vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 90–120 days from transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roasting, baking, pies and storing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clue is rather wonderfully in the name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Roaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts sweet, smooth flesh is particularly suited to roasting and baking. Use it anywhere you'd use a good pumpkin or winter squash — roasted in great chunks, blended into soups, mashed, baked into pies or turned into whatever autumnal squash recipe takes your fancy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo recipe yet. This is my first season growing it, so it can bloody well prove itself before it earns one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive this one room. Seriously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Georgia Candy Roaster is a vigorous trailing squash rather than a polite little bush. Kings recommends approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 metre between plants and 2 metres between rows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which gives some indication of its intentions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLet it ramble somewhere it won't engulf something precious. As the squash develops, put a piece of cardboard, a lid, wool mulch or something similarly dry beneath the fruit to keep it away from damp ground and reduce the risk of rot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one deserves its own little section because it's genuinely useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest once the skin has hardened and the stem is drying. Cut the fruit from the vine rather than pulling it, leaving a decent length of stem attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Georgia Candy Roaster is grown as a keeping squash, but storage life depends enormously on maturity at harvest, curing and storage conditions. I'm particularly interested in testing this one myself, so I'll update this page once I've actually stored and eaten my own crop rather than pretending I've already done it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecure the squash somewhere warm, dry and well ventilated for around two weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before moving it into storage. Properly matured and cured fruit should store for roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant into rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun after frost risk has passed. Water consistently while establishing and developing fruit, feed during the growing season and give those vines plenty of freedom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKings puts maturity at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–120 days from transplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so this is a plant to get established and let get on with its summer takeover plans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/squash-north-georgia-candy-roaster?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eKings Seeds NZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne healthy, established plant grown here at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garden Between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plants naturally vary in size and shape and may be supplied in reused nursery pots or growing bags — perfectly useful plastic doesn't need replacing simply because it doesn't match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Garden Between","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67879273169119,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8279\/7023\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-04at8.44.50AM_9534dcef-cf09-4e87-8ff2-d328fe7db7ec.png?v=1791056849"},{"product_id":"butternut-squash","title":"Butternut Squash","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy I grow it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI grow butternut every year. It's reliable, delicious and, properly cured, stores beautifully — ours keep us supplied through winter long after the summer garden has finished producing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's a big part of why I grow it. I love plants that don't just give us food during their growing season, but become part of what we eat months later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd in our kitchen, butternut has one particularly important job: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit's the basis of one of our favourite fillings for homemade tortellini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winter squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pear-shaped with buff-coloured skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep orange, dense and sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trailing vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roasting, soups, pasta fillings and storing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent when fully mature and properly cured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButternut is one of those vegetables I could probably find a use for every week through winter. Roast it until the edges caramelise, turn it into soup, mash it, add it to curries and risottos, or use the sweet dense flesh in baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButternut Tortellini\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of our favourite reasons for having butternut stored through winter. We make fresh pasta, fill it with roasted butternut, ricotta, parmesan and nutmeg, then toss the cooked tortellini through shallots, sage, chilli and butter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the filling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2 kg butternut squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e250 g ricotta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 g parmesan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finely grated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround nutmeg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly ground black pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinch of salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh pasta dough made with Tipo 00 flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast the butternut with a little olive oil until completely tender and beginning to caramelise. 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