Overwintering guide
How to overwinter tigerella tomato
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills tigerella tomato in winter
Cutting tigerella tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering tigerella tomato — FAQ
Does tigerella tomato need to come indoors for winter?
Tigerella Tomato is hardy to roughly USDA zone 2 — winter lows around -46°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Tigerella Tomato is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move tigerella tomato for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water tigerella tomato in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills tigerella tomato over winter?
Cutting tigerella tomato hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.