Firm roots

We started The Tomato Stall in 2007 to showcase the speciality organic and conventional tomato varieties grown on our Isle of Wight nursery and take them direct to the consumer.

This was a very exciting time, loading up our first transit van with tomatoes and making the journey to farmers’ markets in London. The reception the tomatoes received at the markets was overwhelming and, over time, we travelled far and wide trading at farmers’ markets all over the south and throughout central London including the now famous Borough Market.

Our range

Sustainability

Our entire growing system is completely biodegradable, from the coconut husk that our plants are grown in to the string that supports the plants. We compost all of our plant waste and use the resulting compost to enrich the soil of our organic crops the following year.

Having our own composting facility also gives us the opportunity to fine-tune the nutrient requirements for specific organic crops. This has helped to reduce fertiliser inputs, improve soil fertility and structure which results in more delicious tomatoes.

Nature friendly farming

We use natural predators to control pests, and the pollination of all our plants is done by a team of bumblebees that are native to the UK. We also carry the LEAF mark which works with farms to ensure that food is grown sustainably with care for the environment.