Tomato ‘Marasca F1’ Seeds | Early Sweet Mini Bush Tomato | Lilliput Type Hybrid

‘Marasca F1’ is an early, compact bush tomato producing abundant clusters of small, round fruits with a bright, vivid red colour.
The flavour is exceptionally sweet, making it ideal for fresh eating, salads, children’s snacks and summer dishes. Its determinate, bushy habit ensures tidy growth, minimal maintenance and a concentrated, generous harvest.
This Lilliput‑type hybrid is valued for its sweetness, reliability and uniform fruit size, offering gardeners a premium mini‑tomato perfectly suited to pots, patios and small gardens.

🌱 Sowing information
Sow from February to May in seed trays or small pots. Cover lightly and keep soil warm and evenly moist.
☀️ Light exposure
Requires full sun to develop sweetness, colour and abundant fruiting.
💧 Water needs
Water regularly and deeply. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
🌡️ Germination temperature & time
Germinates in 7–14 days under warm, steady temperatures.
📏 Plant spacing & final size
Transplant seedlings 35–40 cm apart. Compact bush habit; no tall staking required.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
📅 Sow: February–May
☀️ Light: full sun
🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days
📏 Height: 50–70 cm (bush)
🪴 Spacing: 35–40 cm
⏳ Harvest: June–September
🔢 Seeds: approx. 0.2 g

Tips & Tricks
As a bush variety, it requires no pruning and minimal support. Grow in large pots for excellent results on balconies or patios.
Feed regularly with a potassium‑rich fertiliser to enhance sweetness and yield.

Garden-to-Table Recipe
Sweet Tomato & Basil Couscous (Serves 4)

Ingredients
20–25  cherry tomatoes, halved
200 g couscous
2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
A handful of fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
Sea salt and black pepper

Method
Place the couscous in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Warm the olive oil in a pan and gently sauté the garlic. Add the halved tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until just softened.
Combine the tomatoes with the couscous, add lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper, and mix gently.
Serve warm or chilled as a light summer dish.