Apero Tomato Seeds – Uniform Trusses, Standout Flavour

Apero is an indeterminate, cordon-trained cherry/mini-plum tomato known for its consistency and taste. 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