Lycopersicon esculentum 'Ailsa Craig'

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TomatoFruitFamily: Solanaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Tomatoes, Lycoperiscon esculentum, are a favourite summer crop for greenhouses. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from, with fruit coming in a range of shapes, sizes and colours. Tall or indeterminate varieties make the best use of space, and are trained as single-stemmed cordons on wires or canes up the inside of the greenhouse. Bush varieties don't need staking and are suitable for growing in pots, some even in hanging baskets. Some varieties are suitable for growing outside, particularly in southern regions.

Lycopersicon esculentum 'Ailsa Craig' is a tall indeterminate variety, and has been a firm favourite with gardeners since it was bred in Scotland back in 1925. Its uniform, mid-red fruits ripen early in the season, and have an outstanding flavour. A heavy cropper, it can be grown in the greenhouse or outdoors.

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Lycopersicon ‘Ailsa craig’ and wildlife

Lycopersicon ‘Ailsa craig’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lycopersicon ‘Ailsa craig’ poisonous?

Lycopersicon ‘Ailsa craig’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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