Tomato Shirley F1

£1.79£14.29

One of the most reliable and popular F1 varieties, perfect for the UK climate in cold or slightly heated glasshouses.   The plants are uniform and vigorous reaching up to 2m, whilst delivering heavy crops of excellent quality fruit.  Good resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Cladosporium ABC and Fusarium. Indeterminate.

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Tomato Shirley F1

One of the most reliable and popular F1 varieties, perfect for the UK climate in cold or slightly heated glasshouses.   The plants are uniform and vigorous reaching up to 2m, whilst delivering heavy crops of excellent quality fruit.  Good resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Cladosporium ABC and Fusarium. Indeterminate.

Cultivation advice Tomato Shirley F1

  • Sow in spring 1/16 inch deep.  Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
  • Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots.
  • Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall, plant in their growing position in the greenhouse 18 Inches apart in moist, fertile well drained soil and keep watered.

What’s the difference between “indeterminate” and “determinate” tomatoes?

Determinate tomatoes, or “bush” tomatoes, are varieties that grow to a compact height (generally 3 – 4′). Determinates stop growing when fruit sets on the top bud. All the tomatoes from the plant ripen at approximately the same time (usually over period of 1- 2 weeks). They require a limited amount of staking for support and are perfectly suited for container planting.

Indeterminate tomatoes will grow and produce fruit until killed by frost. They can reach heights of up to 12 feet although 6 feet is normal.  Indeterminates will bloom, set new fruit and ripen fruit all at the same time throughout the season. They require substantial staking for support and benefit from being constrained to a central growing stem.