{"product_id":"col-10-5-tom-shi","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Large Plants - Tomato Shirley Variety, Ready to Plant in Your Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic, high-yielding garden tomato plants bred for reliable harvests, vigorous growth and rich, well-balanced flavour, perfect for containers, garden beds and greenhouse growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional tomato varieties are valued for their dependable performance and timeless flavour, producing generous trusses of medium-sized fruits throughout the season. These high-yielding plants are typically vigorous, indeterminate growers, delivering continuous harvests when supported and properly maintained. From deep red, glossy fruits to bright golden-yellow varieties, each plant offers a classic tomato profile—firm, juicy and full of balanced sweetness and acidity. Plants typically grow 120–200 cm tall when supported, forming productive climbing vines ideal for greenhouse cultivation, garden beds and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur tomato plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Superior to typical varieties, they arrive ready to be planted straight into your garden, containers or greenhouse, with strong, well-established rootballs, sturdy stems and healthy foliage, primed to produce abundant trusses of flavour-rich tomatoes throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Tomato Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Plant \/ Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 cm Rootballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 120–200 cm (with support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous Climbing (Indeterminate \/ Cordon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to Early Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, Warm \u0026amp; Sheltered Location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, Moist, Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly and consistently, keeping soil evenly moist to support fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin weekly feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser once the first fruits start to swell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires staking or support; remove side shoots regularly to encourage strong trusses and consistent fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender – protect from frost; best grown outdoors in summer or under greenhouse protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouses, Garden Beds, Large Containers, Grow Bags, Kitchen Gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant Living","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":48337276928220,"sku":"COL-10.5-TOM-SHIX3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":48337276960988,"sku":"COL-10.5-TOM-SHIX6","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_dab78079-a71b-45d7-aad0-b6c6b5378080.png?v=1774542333","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-10-5-tom-shi","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}