Shirley F1 Tomato Plant – 2 Litre Root Ball

Shirley F1 is one of the most trusted and widely grown tomato varieties in the UK, loved by beginners and experienced gardeners alike. This classic cordon (indeterminate) variety is prized for its outstanding disease resistance and dependable cropping, producing generous trusses of sweet, medium-sized red salad tomatoes throughout the summer months.

Equally at home in a greenhouse or outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot, Shirley F1 is a versatile choice for vegetable gardens, kitchen gardens, allotments, raised beds, and containers on patios or balconies. Each plant is supplied UK grown, garden ready in a 2 litre pot, and delivered direct to your door.

What's Included:

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• 1 x Shirley F1 Tomato Plant in a 2 Litre Pot
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Key Features:

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• Classic UK favourite – reliable and easy to grow
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• Cordon (indeterminate) variety producing high yields of sweet, round salad tomatoes
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• Excellent disease resistance including tolerance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), Fusarium and Cladosporium
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• Suitable for greenhouse, outdoor, and container growing
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• Harvest period from July through to October
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• Supplied as a strong, healthy young plant, UK grown and garden ready
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Growing Conditions:

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• Position: Full sun. Grow in a greenhouse for best results, or outdoors in a warm, sheltered position
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• Soil and Planting: Plant into well-drained, fertile soil or quality compost after the last frost, typically from late May onwards. Space plants 45–60 cm apart
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• Watering: Water regularly and consistently, especially once fruit begins to develop. Avoid irregular watering to reduce the risk of fruit splitting
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• Feeding: Apply a quality tomato fertiliser every 1–2 weeks once the first truss of fruit has set
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• Training: As a cordon variety, Shirley F1 requires staking or support with a cane or string. Remove side shoots regularly to encourage upward growth and larger fruit
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Cultural Information:

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• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Shirley' F1
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• Common Names: Shirley Tomato, Shirley F1 Tomato
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• Classification: Half-Hardy Annual (Cordon / Indeterminate)
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• Fully Grown Height: Up to 180–200 cm (when supported)
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• Growth Habit: Upright, Single-Stemmed Cordon
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• Fruit Type: Medium-Sized, Round, Red Salad Tomatoes
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• Average Fruit Weight: 50–70 g
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• Flavour: Sweet, Classic Tomato Flavour
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• Harvest Period: July to October
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• Planting Position: Full Sun
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• Ideal For: Greenhouses, Outdoor Beds, Containers, Allotments, Kitchen Gardens
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• Disease Resistance: TMV (Tobacco Mosaic Virus), Fusarium, Cladosporium
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• Spacing: 45–60 cm Apart
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• Pot Supplied: 2 Litre
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Notes: This plant is supplied as a single Shirley F1 tomato plant in a 2 litre pot. Plants are living products and may vary slightly in size and appearance at the time of delivery depending on the season and stage of growth.