Tomato

Tomato: plant 50 cm (20 in) apart in the row and 70 cm (28 in) between rows, 1 per square (30 cm). Full sun, 6–8 hours a day. Good neighbours: Garlic chives, Basil, Carrot.

Key facts

Spacing in the row	50 cm (20 in)
Between rows	70 cm (28 in)
In a 30 cm (1 ft) square	1 per square
Sun	Full sun, 6–8 hours a day
Root depth	40 cm (16 in)
Height when grown	150 cm (59 in)
Crop rotation group	Fruit vegetables
Support	Needs a stake or cage