BEST-EVER TOMATOES

21 popular varieties- trialled and tasted

They’re the most popular crop on the plot, yet with the bewildering range of varieties available, how do you choose the best tomato to grow this year? Simple: let us do the hard work, as we guide you through our top selection of tomatoes for abundant, delicious harvests throughout summer and autumn.

We trialled benchmark varieties to put their claims of being the best to the test. We scrutinised flavour, yield and ease of cultivation for traditional cordon varieties, as well as modern dwarf bush forms. We also looked at how to gain the highest yields from tight spaces, whether that be against a fence, in a container or perched on your windowsill. These compact spaces can offer the sheltered, sunny microclimate that heat-loving tomatoes revel in.

So, before you choose this year’s tomato varieties, read on to discover our top performers – there’s something for everyone!