Story: Farm to Table with Neville
Episode: 2
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Air Date: 8 November 2026

Neville shows how to go from seed to salad with a hydroponic system, working with a delicious and nutritious food we all know; Tomatoes!

• The first step in the process is placing the tomato seeds into small rockwool cubes and placing those into a nutrient solution.
• When these seedlings begin to germinate with roughly 4-6 leaves sprouting it's time to transplant them. Once they are in their new environment it's important to use plastic clips and rope to keep them on a steady upwards growing path to keep your garden neat and orderly.
• At this point the hydroponic system works by pumping a nutrient solution to all the plants each day, that is monitored and tested ensure the best plant growth possible.
• Although Neville’s garden is under a plastic greenhouse, hydroponics can also be utilised in your backyard in full or part shade.
• Once you’ve picked your tomatoes it's time to make a delicious salad with 5 simple ingredients, tomatoes, spring onion, basil, apple cider vinegar, salt and extra virgin olive oil.
• Simply chop up the tomatoes, spring onions and basil, and mix with a splash of the vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and a spoonful of salt. Serve and enjoy!