| Item Number |
14821
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| Description
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Tomato F1 Shirley |
| Unit Price(£) |
2.00
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One of the most popular hybrid varieties, early into production with large trusses of medium size fruits on strong plants. 12
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WHEN TO SOW
January to March.
WHERE TO SOW
Space the seeds 2cm apart in trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 18ƒC. Cover lightly with compost. Cover with glass to retain humidity.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear. Prick off tray seedlings as soon as true leaves have formed, into 9cm pots. Thin module seedlings to one per cell. Harden off plants for outdoor planting. When first truss of flowers appear transplant to growing site. Stake for support. Remove side shoots as they appear.
MATURITY
July onwards.
HANDY TIP
To obtain a good fruit set, occasionally tape the support stake and spray in the evening with a fine water mist. |
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