Tomato - Shirley Seeds (Cordon)

F1 Hybrids are crossed varieties that are exceptionally vigorous and longer lasting
Recommended for Exhibition growing

Produces an exceptionally heavy bottom truss. Fruit of the finest Moneymaker quality.

Suitable for late sowing to overwinter in a heated greenhouse, and specially suited to early spring sowing in a cold greenhouse.

Virus resistant.

Virus Resistant!

Quantity 20 Seeds
Catalogue Code 1020-2902

Growing Calendar for Tomato - Shirley Seeds (Cordon)

Sow Indoors

Plant Outdoors

Harvest

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On 20/09/2011 marie behan wrote:

Rating:5

grew shirley plants for the first time this year which we got from a gardening friend got excellent crop of lovely red tomstoes and will certainaly be growing them again next year. beautiful flavour

On 12/01/2011 Peter Attwell wrote:

Rating:5

Together with Herald tomatoes I have grown Marshalls Shirley seeds for many years with great success.

Ideal for unheated greenhouse in spring or for overwintering young plants in a heated greenhouse in winter

TYPE: Indoor Cordon.

Height: 6ft 5in (200cm)

Sow Indoors: February-April individually, in clean 9cm pots or module trays of firm pre watered compost, cover with 1in (2cm) of vermiculite or sieved compost. Place in warmth 18-21°C (65-70°F) and keep moist at all times.

Grow On: At 10-15°C ( 50-60°F) until late May. When established, plant into a patio pot 12in (30cm) or Grow Bag and leave in a cool frost free greenhouse or place in a sunny sheltered position when risk of frost has passed. Grow cool to avoid 'leggy' plants.

Harvest: August-October

Feed regularly and water more frequently as a crop forms.Tie stems to a support as they grow.

Gardening In August - Jobs & Tips for August
August is primarily about harvesting your crops, but there are still some vegetables that can be sown and planted out!