Description

Piccadilly Pixel Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a productive Italian tomato variety known for its beautiful clusters of small, oval-shaped, bright red fruits. These tomatoes have firm, juicy flesh, thin skin and an excellent balance of sweetness and flavour, making them a favourite for home vegetable gardens.

Perfect for fresh salads, bruschetta, pasta sauces, roasting and traditional Mediterranean dishes, Piccadilly Pixel Tomatoes are delicious both raw and cooked. Their vigorous climbing growth and generous fruit production make them an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a continuous harvest of flavourful tomatoes.

🌱 Growing Instructions

☀️ Sunlight: Requires full sun, with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Provide protection from extreme afternoon heat during Malta’s hottest summer days.

💧 Watering: Water deeply and regularly, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.

🌱 Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or well-rotted manure.

🌡️ Temperature: Grows best between 18°C–30°C. Very high temperatures can affect flowering and fruit development.

📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 40–50 cm between plants and provide strong stakes, cages or trellises to support climbing growth.

🌾 Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer during early growth, switching to a potassium-rich tomato fertilizer once flowering begins. Feed regularly according to product instructions.

✂️ Harvesting: Pick tomatoes when fully red, firm and ripe. Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production throughout the growing season.

🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)

Best planting season: March to April for spring planting, with a possible second planting in late August to September when conditions are suitable.

Position: Sunny vegetable gardens, raised beds or large containers with sturdy support. Provide good air circulation and protection from strong winds.

Companion plants: Basil, parsley, onions and marigolds.

Common issue: Blossom end rot and fruit splitting can occur due to irregular watering. Maintain consistent soil moisture and apply mulch to help protect roots from Malta’s summer heat.

📦 Product Information

Variety: Piccadilly Pixel

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Plant Type: Fruiting Vegetable Seedling

Quantity: 6 Seedlings per Tray

Growth Habit: Indeterminate (Climbing)

Harvest Season: Late Spring to Autumn, depending on planting time

Special Characteristics: Productive climbing variety with clusters of small, oval-shaped red tomatoes, sweet flavour, firm flesh and excellent versatility in cooking.

Important Information

Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.

The price is per one tray of 6 seedlings.