A quintessential favourite for the greenhouse, Tomato Shirley is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and heavy yields of high-quality fruit. This prolific variety produces uniform, medium-sized salad tomatoes with a smooth, deep red skin and a classic, balanced flavour. The sensory experience of a greenhouse filled with Shirley is unmatched, with the nostalgic, earthy scent of healthy tomato vines and the sight of pendulous trusses ripening in the summer sun.
Delivered in a generous 2L pot, this plant is a well-established specimen that provides a superior root system and a significant head start for the growing season. As an indeterminate (cordon) variety, it features a vigorous upright growth habit and lush, deep green foliage. Specifically bred for its excellent disease resistance, Shirley is a dependable performer that arrives garden-ready and full of vigour, promising a continuous and bountiful harvest throughout the season.
Key Features
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Heavy Cropper: Renowned for producing prolific yields of uniform, medium-sized fruits on strong, healthy trusses.
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Established 2L Pot: Supplied in a larger 2L pot for advanced root development and a faster start to the fruiting season compared to standard starter plants.
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Disease Resistant: Offers high resistance to common greenhouse diseases, ensuring a healthy and productive plant.
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Superior Quality: Produces salad tomatoes with a smooth texture, thin skins, and a classic, sweet-tangy flavour profile.
Perfect for
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Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation to maximize yield and fruit quality.
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Sunny, sheltered garden borders and productive allotments.
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Large patio containers and grow bags when provided with sturdy support.
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Home cooks looking for a dependable, high-yielding salad tomato for daily summer use.
Specifications
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Pack Size: 1 x 2L pot
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Growth Habit: Indeterminate (Cordon) – requires support
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Ultimate Height & Spread: 2.0m x 0.5m
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Harvest Season: July – October
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Planting Position: Full Sun
At The Rose Press Garden, we love the dependability of Tomato Shirley. It is a true staple for the greenhouse gardener, providing a heavy and beautiful harvest that captures the very essence of a productive British summer.
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8