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TOMATO F1 SHIRLEY
One of the best glasshouse varieties, early to fruit, resistant to many diseases and produces a good crop of medium sized fruits.
GLASSHOUSE OR OUTDOOR PLOT / SALAD VEGETABLE
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Where to sow
Space the seeds 1.5cm ( 3/4") apart in trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20-21C. Cover lightly with compost and cover with glass to retain humidity.
Handy tip
Mr DIGWELL occasionally taps the support stake and sprays in the evening with a fine water mist. Water regularly and feed weekly.
What to do next
Remove glass as soon as seedlings appear. Prick off seedlings as soon as the leaves have formed, into 9cm (3") 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, removing side shoots as they appear. Feed with a good tomato fertilizer when trusses appear.
