{"product_id":"tomato-alicante","title":"Tomato Alicante","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n  body {\n    \n    \n    \n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    background: #fff;\n    padding: 30px 24px 60px;\n  }\n\n  h1 {\n    \n    \n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n  .strapline {\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #555;\n    \n    margin-bottom: 22px;\n    border-left: 3px solid #7a9e5a;\n    padding-left: 14px;\n  }\n  .intro p { margin-bottom: 14px;  color: #333; }\n\n  \/* Dropdowns *\/\n  details {\n    border: 1px solid #d8e4c8;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    margin: 16px 0;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #f9fdf5;\n  }\n  summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 14px 18px;\n    \n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #2c2c2c;\n    background: #eef5e4;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 8px;\n    user-select: none;\n  }\n  summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; 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color: #2c4a1a; }\n  .closing-box p  {  color: #333; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .closing-box a  { color: #2c4a8a; font-weight: 700; }\n\n  hr.section { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ddeecb; margin: 28px 0; }\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTomato 'Alicante' Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"strapline\"\u003eSweet, smooth, and gloriously reliable. The tomato that has been growing on windowsills and in greenhouses across the UK for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is one tomato that defines the great British kitchen garden, 'Alicante' is surely it. This beloved mid-season variety produces generous trusses of perfectly round, medium-sized fruits that ripen to a rich, glossy red — and the flavour is everything you could hope for: sweet, smooth, and satisfyingly old-fashioned. Unlike some of the newer introductions that chase novelty over taste, 'Alicante' has stood the test of time for one simple reason — it works. Beautifully and reliably, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually at home in a heated greenhouse, a cold polytunnel, or a sunny conservatory windowsill, this vigorous cordon variety is wonderfully easy to manage and rewards even beginners with a truly impressive harvest. Whether you are growing your first tomato or simply returning to a trusted favourite, 'Alicante' is the one the British gardening community keeps coming back to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section\"\u003e\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alicante' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of Britain's most enduringly popular greenhouse tomato varieties. It is an indeterminate (cordon) type, meaning it produces a single main stem that continues to grow throughout the season, requiring support and regular pinching out of side shoots to direct energy into fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 'Alicante' Advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety was bred for British growing conditions — a relatively short, unpredictable summer — and it excels in both heated and unheated glass. The fruits are borne in neat, uniform trusses and ripen reliably even in a cooler year, which is why it became the default choice for kitchen gardeners throughout the 20th century and remains a staple today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Alicante' is prized for its classic British tomato flavour — a well-balanced sweetness with just enough acidity to make it equally good for slicing fresh, cooking into sauces, or preserving. The skin is smooth and tender, with none of the toughness you sometimes encounter in commercial varieties grown for shelf life rather than taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🌱 Growing Guide\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatoes need warmth and a long growing season — sowing early indoors is the key to a successful harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003elate January to March\u003c\/strong\u003e, into small pots or module trays filled with good-quality seed compost. Sow seeds approximately 5mm deep and maintain a consistent temperature of 18–21°C for germination. Seedlings typically emerge within 7–14 days. Pot on as soon as the first true leaves appear to avoid root restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce plants are 15–20cm tall and all risk of frost has passed (usually late May to early June), transplant into their final growing position — a greenhouse border, large pot (minimum 30cm diameter), or growing bag. Space plants 45–60cm apart. Insert a sturdy cane or attach to a vertical string at planting time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinch out side shoots every week to maintain a single cordon. Feed with a high-potassium liquid tomato feed once the first flowers appear, and water consistently — irregular watering is the primary cause of blossom end rot and fruit splitting. When the plant has set four or five trusses, pinch out the growing tip two leaves above the final truss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest from \u003cstrong\u003eJuly to October\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fruits are ready when fully red and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Pick regularly to encourage continued fruiting. At the end of the season, any remaining green tomatoes can be ripened on a sunny windowsill or wrapped individually in newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alicante'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTomato 'Alicante'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-Hardy Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH1C — Grow under glass or bring inside before first frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun ☀️\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2m – 1.5m (Indeterminate \/ Cordon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45cm – 60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–60cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium round, smooth-skinned, classic red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 70–80 days from transplanting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly to October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 50 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"perfect-for-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🍅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eGreenhouse \u0026amp; Polytunnel Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-teal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🪴\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eLarge Patio Containers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-red\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🥗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eSalads, Sauces \u0026amp; Preserving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pf-box pf-amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pf-icon\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pf-label\"\u003eBeginner-Friendly Kitchen Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Alicante' is a sociable plant — these companions from our range will actively improve your harvest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"companion-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"green\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Basil Classic Italian Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/basil-classic-italian-seeds\"\u003eBasil Classic Italian\u003c\/a\u003e: The Timeless Partnership.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato and basil are one of the great companion planting marriages of the kitchen garden. Basil planted at the base of tomato plants is widely believed to repel aphids and whitefly, while the two together on a summer plate are simply unbeatable. Sow basil in the same greenhouse or polytunnel for mutual benefit all season long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"blue\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌼\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Borage Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/borage-seeds\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/a\u003e: The Pollinator Magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage is one of the great companion plants for tomatoes, attracting the bees and hoverflies that improve fruit set and helping to repel pest insects. Its starry blue flowers add a beautiful wildness to the kitchen garden in summer, and the edible flowers make a lovely garnish alongside freshly sliced 'Alicante'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"amber\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"companion-emoji\"\u003e🌻\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarigold \u003cem\u003e(link coming soon)\u003c\/em\u003e: The Pest Deterrent.\u003c\/strong\u003e French Marigolds planted alongside tomatoes are a time-honoured method of deterring whitefly and soil pests. Their pungent roots are particularly effective at keeping nematodes at bay, and their warm amber and gold flowers make the vegetable garden look every bit as beautiful as the flower border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DROPDOWN 5: Calendar --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📅 Sowing \u0026amp; Harvesting Calendar\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropdown-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"calendar-intro\"\u003eSow indoors in late winter for a long, fruitful harvest of sweet, classic tomatoes from midsummer right through to the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"calendar-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"calendar-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-label\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eJan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eFeb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"cal-month\"\u003eMar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🪴 Transplant Out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-transplant last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-label\"\u003e🍅 Harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest first-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest mid\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-harvest last-active\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"cal-cell cal-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-sow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-transplant\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTransplant Out\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-harvest\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cal-legend-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cal-swatch swatch-empty\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNot active\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Greenhouse Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the very best results with 'Alicante', grow in a greenhouse border rather than a growing bag — the greater soil volume supports stronger roots, more consistent moisture uptake, and a heavier crop. A well-composted border enriched with a slow-release general fertiliser at planting time will set you up for the season beautifully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closing-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Trusted British Reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown and loved by British kitchen gardeners for generations, \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alicante' is the benchmark variety that all others are quietly measured against — sweet, productive, and unfailingly good. Plant it once and it is very likely to become a permanent fixture in your growing year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53651273777479,"sku":"TOM-ALI","price":2.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_855fw3855fw3855f.png?v=1775331174","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/tomato-alicante","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}