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Tomato ‘Herodes’
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Type: Indeterminate (Cordon)

Tomato ‘Herodes’ is a unique, heart-shaped beefsteak tomato variety known for its large, meaty fruits and rich, sweet flavour. With their distinctive elongated, ribbed form and rosy pink skin, these tomatoes are both beautiful and delicious — ideal for slicing, salads, sandwiches, or low-seed cooking. The juicy, dense flesh delivers old-fashioned tomato taste with low acidity. As an indeterminate (cordon) type, ‘Herodes’ produces steadily all season with regular feeding and support.

Plant Details

Type: Indeterminate (cordon)
Height: 150–200cm (with support)
Spread: 50–70cm
Fruits: July – October
Position: Full sun; rich, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: February – April indoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 20–24°C
Transplant: Pot on and harden off; plant out after last frost
Spacing: 45–60cm apart
Care: Stake and pinch out side shoots regularly; water consistently and feed with high-potash fertiliser once fruiting begins

Why You’ll Love It

Beautiful, heart-shaped pink beefsteak fruits
Dense, juicy flesh with low acidity – perfect for slicing
Heavy cropping with regular feeding
A standout variety for flavour and form

Top Tip

Harvest when fruits feel heavy and slightly soft to the touch — fully ripe ‘Herodes’ tomatoes have a wonderfully sweet, old-world flavour.

Perfect For

Summer slicing & fresh eating
Heirloom-style tomato gardens
Greenhouses, tunnels, or sunny borders
Tomato lovers seeking something special

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