There's no better way to celebrate British Tomato Week than to try your hand at growing some tomatoes of your own.
And the good news is that you don't need to be Alan Titchmarsh to grow a decent vine.
In fact, a few simple tricks will set you on your way to growing fresh, delicious tomatoes in no time.
In the above video, gardening expert Kim Chapman gives tips on how to choose a breed of tomato, where to plant it and, finally, what soil to use.
Follow her advice and, before you know it, you'll have enough tomatoes to try out these mouth-watering recipes.
Tomato Recipes
Cherry Tomato Tart With Basil(01 of25)
Get the Cherry Tomato Tart with Basil recipeNot only is this tart beautiful, but it's delicious and simple too. (credit:Tina Rupp/Food&Wine)
Grilled Halibut With Smashed Fingerlings And Tomato Butter(02 of25)
Get the Grilled Halibut with Smashed Fingerlings and Tomato Butter recipeThe cherry tomatoes that top this fish are cooked in tarragon-infused brown butter -- until they burst with juice. (credit:Tina Rupp/Food&Wine)
Spaghettini With Tomatoes, Anchovies And Almonds(03 of25)
Get the Spaghettini with Tomatoes, Anchovies and Almonds recipeThis pasta dish calls for a no-cook tomato and basil sauce, and gives it a little bit of texture with the addition of almonds. (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food&Wine)
Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys(04 of25)
Get the Fresh Tomato Bloody Marys recipeYou've never tasted a bloody mary this refreshing. It's made with fresh tomatoes, lemon zest and chiles. (credit:John Kernick/Food&Wine)
Tomato Tartlets(05 of25)
Get the Tomato Tartlets recipeThis tart showcases the sweet flavor of fresh summer tomatoes. Served atop of puff pasty with a ricotta filling, cherry tomatoes really shine. (credit:Kana Okada/Food&Wine)
Grilled Tomato-And-Scallion Salad(06 of25)
Get the Grilled Tomato-and-Scallion Salad recipeThis is a simple salad made with grilled tomatoes and scallions, topped with lime and crumbled cheese. (credit:Cedric Angeles/Food&Wine)
Harissa Chicken With Green-Chile-And-Tomato Salad(07 of25)
Get the Harissa Chicken with Green-Chile-and-Tomato Salad recipeCherry tomatoes add a little fresh relief to this charred and spicy chicken dish. (credit:Con Poulos/Food&Wine)
Tomato & Fennel Salad(08 of25)
Get the Tomato & Fennel Salad recipeIt's hard to beat the flavor of heirloom tomatoes, which is why they work best in a simple salad. (credit:EatingWell)
Eggs Baked In Roasted Tomato Sauce(09 of25)
Get the Eggs Baked in Roasted Tomato Sauce recipeEggs cooked in tomato sauce makes for a hearty and rich breakfast. (credit:Quentin Bacon/Food&Wine)
Chilled Tomato Soup With Tarragon Crème Fraîche(10 of25)
Get the Chilled Tomato Soup with Tarragon Crème Fraîche recipeTomato paste is added to this fresh tomato soup to enhance the flavors of this fruit. Topped with a tarragon crème fraîche, it makes a perfect light summer meal. (credit:Petrina Tinslay/Food&Wine)
Fresh Herb-And-Tomato Salsa With Smoked Cheese(11 of25)
Get the Fresh Herb-and-Tomato Salsa with Smoked Cheese recipeThis tomato salsa uses basil, chives and cilantro for added freshness. (credit:Kana Okada/Food&Wine)
Tomato, Cucumber And Sweet Onion Salad With Cumin Salt(12 of25)
Get the Tomato, Cucumber and Sweet Onion Salad with Cumin Salt recipeFor a simple summer salad, this is a great recipe to turn to. (credit:John Kernick/Food&Wine)
Tomato, Prosciutto and Gruyère Sandwiches(13 of25)
Get the Tomato, Prosciutto and Gruyère Sandwiches recipeThis is no ordinary sandwich. It's topped with gruyere cheese and sprinkled with white wine and kirsch. (credit:James Merrell/Food&Wine)
Pan-Roasted Salmon-And-Bread Salad(14 of25)
Get the Pan-Roasted Salmon-and-Bread Salad recipeThis is an inventive way to serve salmon -- and it's very nicely paired with crispy bread and roasted tomatoes. (credit:Kana Okada/Food&Wine)
Summer Farro Salad(15 of25)
Get the Summer Farro Salad recipeFarro is an ancient Italian grain that has a welcome nutty flavor -- if you can't find it, feel free to swap for any pasta or grain you prefer. (credit:John Kernick/Food&Wine)
Sangrita Soup(16 of25)
Get the Sangrita Soup recipeThis sangrita soup is a cross between a traditional Spanish gazpacho and a Mexican tequila chaser. It's made with tomatoes, orange juice, lime juice and chile. (credit:John Kernick)
Spicy Green Papaya Salad(17 of25)
Get the Spicy Green Papaya Salad recipeTart green papaya makes up this coleslaw style side salad. It's spicy due to the Thai chiles and refreshing thanks to the tomatoes. (credit:Cedric Angeles/Food&Wine)
Summer-Vegetable Casserole(18 of25)
Get the Summer-Vegetable Casserole recipeAside from the few tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano, this dish is made up solely of summer vegetables -- it's fragrant, fresh and satisfying. (credit:John Kernick/Food&Wine)
Eggplant Relish(19 of25)
Get the Eggplant Relish recipeEggplant relish makes a great accompaniment for fish, chicken or even steak. (credit:Hector Sanchez/Food&Wine)
Braised Greens With Tomatoes(20 of25)
Get the Braised Greens with Tomatoes recipeBraising hearty greens makes them nice and tender. For this recipe you can use chard, mustard greens or kale. (credit:James Baigrie/Food&Wine)
Pesto And Salami Wrapped Tomatoes(21 of25)
Get the Pesto and Salami Wrapped Tomatoes recipeThis simple recipe is a great option for a quick snack for an impromptu gathering. If you already have pesto on hand, all you have left to do is simple assembly. (credit:New Media Publishing)
Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks(22 of25)
Get the Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Stacks recipeThis recipe calls for grilled eggplant and fresh tomatoes. If you like the smoky flavor of the grill, feel free to cook the tomatoes this way too. (credit:EatingWell)
Linguine With Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini And Herbs(23 of25)
Get the Linguine with Tomatoes, Baby Zucchini and Herbs recipeTomatoes, baby zucchini and basil makes this pasta a great summer evening meal. (credit:John Kernick/Food&Wine)
Tomato Gratin(24 of25)
Get the Tomato Gratin recipeThis dish highlights the natural flavors of the tomato and adds just the right amount of cheese and butter to accent it. (credit:EatingWell)
Garden Tomato Sauce(25 of25)
Get the Garden Tomato Sauce recipeThe only time tomato sauce actual tastes like tomatoes is when it's made from fresh, in-season ones. (credit:EatingWell)