Cherry tomatoes are available year round but are at their best from June to October. Look for firm-fleshed, well-coloured fruit with clear skin and no signs of bruising. Remove from any plastic ...

Bush Early Girl and Better Bush are other good choices. Cherry and grape tomatoes for containers include Fantastico, Ruby Crush and Husky Cherry Red. Be cautious with heirloom varieties.

Growing tomatoes from seed is easy and there's a huge range of delicious varieties to choose from. Follow our easy care guide and sow during late February and March for a good summer crop.