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Growing in container · greenhouse
Pests
- Watch for whitefly, aphids and early signs of late blight (brown patches with pale halos on leaves).
Harvest
- Pick fruit when fully coloured and slightly soft. Leave the calyx on — it keeps them fresh.
End of Season
- Stop the leader once four to six trusses have set under glass. Remove lower leaves to help ripening.
Feed & Water
- If in doubt: water in the morning, feed once a week during flowering, and remove any yellow leaves at the base.
The Growing Desk is written and reviewed by The Tomato Post editorial team. Advice is general — for problems specific to your plot, seek an experienced local grower or a qualified horticulturist.