Last Updated on November 8, 2024 by Suttons Horticultural Team
This competition has now closed but thank you to all those who took part. Congratulations goes to our 5 winners who each won a 2-litre potted ‘Veranda Red’ tomato plant from Suttons along with a hot-off-the-press, hardcover copy of Claire Thomson’s ‘Tomato’ recipe book.
It couldn’t be easier to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean this summer – simply grow a couple of garden-ready tomato plants by your back door. And you’ll be positively praying for a glut when you see this inspiring collection of 80 new tomato recipes from Claire Thomson…
Why you should grow ‘Verana Red’ tomato plants
Growing your own tomatoes isn’t just about saving money or reducing your carbon footprint, it allows you to try varieties that aren’t readily available in the supermarket. Despite their absolutely amazing taste, some of these varieties simply don’t lend themselves to commercial production.
Lovingly nurtured in the UK for 15 years, tomato ‘Veranda Red’ is one of the sweetest and tastiest tomatoes you can grow at home. The cherry-sized fruits ripen very early, around mid-July, so you won’t have to wait too long to enjoy your harvest.
Extremely versatile, this beautiful plant is especially well suited to growing in patio containers, or as part of a decorative hanging basket display. Just find a sunny spot and watch it grow!
Best tomato recipe book
Image: Tomato by Claire Thomson (Quadrille, £22) Photography by Sam Folan
Celebrating seasonal produce that’s bursting with flavour, this brand new book from professional chef Claire Thomson is the ultimate guide to everything tomato. An endlessly versatile ingredient, Claire’s collection of 80 tomato recipes includes all sorts of delicacies. From tomato beignets through to burnt tomato salsa and peach, there’s something to suit every palate.
Whether you’re looking for solutions to a glut or want to explore new ideas, Tomato is a flavoursome source of inspiration. Due to be released on 23 June 2022, pre-order your copy today.
What an amazing giveaway
very good competition offers
Love to win this
As a beginner,last year at growing tomatoes my crop was looking fantastic then something changed my big green Tom’s turned brown,
after investing in compost feed and planters I was gutted. I will give it one last try .
Lovely tomatos. Always trusted Sutton Seeds
Love it
Love tomatoes
I would love to win this asi grow my own tomatoes