Apero Tomato Seeds – Uniform Trusses, Standout Flavour

Apero F1 is an indeterminate, cordon-trained cherry/mini-plum tomato known for its consistency and taste. Being an F1, seed saved from it will not come true the following year, so it is one to buy fresh rather than keep back. Plants set long, tidy trusses packed with evenly sized, bright red fruit around 16 g each. Flavour is clean and vibrant, combining natural sweetness with a refreshing acidity that keeps salads and snacks lively. Its reliable uniformity has made it popular with growers who prize neat presentation.

Growing Conditions

Provide full sun and well-drained growing media. Plants are vigorous cordons that benefit from strong supports and good airflow to help trusses ripen cleanly.

Sowing & Planting

Sowing Time: February to April under cover
Depth: 0.5 cm in fine seed compost
Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21 °C
Pricking Out: Pot on when true leaves appear, keeping growth steady and frost-free
Planting Out: After the last frost, once nights are consistently above 10 °C
Spacing: 45–50 cm between plants to allow light and ventilation along the trusses

Care

Watering: Keep moisture even to maintain fruit size and reduce splitting
Feeding: Start a high-potash tomato feed when the first truss sets and continue regularly as directed
Training: Grow as a single-stem cordon; remove side-shoots and tie in as stems extend
Support: Use canes or a string system; support heavy trusses early to prevent strain

Picking

Timing: Typically July to October in a favourable season
Pick when fruits are fully red and firm, with a slight give to the touch. Regular picking encourages further trusses and keeps flavour at its best. Store at room temperature and use promptly.

Uses

• Consistent, bite-sized fruit for salads and grazing boards
• Excellent for roasting whole to intensify sweetness
• Ideal for neat presentation where uniformity matters