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Growing tomatoes from seed is a little more tricky than buying small plants from the garden centre but well worth the effort.
Sow a few seeds in a small pot or propagator just below surface 1/8 inch deep. Place pot in a saucer of water or water propagator from below and cover with cling film or lid.
Keep in a warm place (around 21C 70F) and as soon as the seedlings appear, put them in a light position (not too warm around 18C) to stop them from becoming too leggy.
After their first true leaves are growing, transplant the seedlings into individual small pots so that the seed leaves are just above the soil level (see below).
John Innes No.1 or any potting compost is good because it contains the mixture and nutrients suitable for young plants. It’s also a good idea to add a little of the seed compost to the transplant mixture (when the seedlings are transplanted into their own individual pots) as this will help the roots become established.
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