{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-tomato-merrygold-f1-vegetable-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergill's Tomato Merrygold F1 Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Tomato ‘Merrygold’ F1 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce vibrant orange, blight-resistant tomatoes with a sweet, slightly tangy flavour. This high-yielding indeterminate variety is perfect for reliable harvests across a wide range of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sboupi\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15tat7v\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eFirst orange-fruited variety with blight resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yqejk6\" data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"411\"\u003eProduces abundant crops of bright, rich orange tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k4kmy\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eSweet flavour with a slight tang – ideal for salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"khy2n4\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eIndeterminate variety for extended harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n57yr8\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eSuitable for containers, greenhouses, patios and outdoor growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nc3bgr\" data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Tomato ‘Merrygold’ F1 is a standout variety, combining excellent flavour with modern disease resistance. As the world’s first blight-resistant orange tomato, it offers gardeners greater reliability, especially in challenging growing conditions. The plants produce heavy crops of vibrant orange fruits, adding both colour and variety to your harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eThe tomatoes have a naturally sweet taste with a gentle tang, making them perfect for fresh summer salads, garnishes or light cooking. As an indeterminate (cordon) variety, ‘Merrygold’ continues to grow and fruit over a long season, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality tomatoes. Its versatility allows it to thrive in a variety of settings, including greenhouses, containers, patios and traditional veg patches, and it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e5mrjc\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mxx10c\" data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11kygtw\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eGenus: Tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jfjlk1\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eVariety: F1 hybrid (blight resistant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n868sq\" data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eColour: Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q4xz6w\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003ePlant type: Indeterminate (cordon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e1cu4z\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003ePosition: Full sun, partial shade, dappled shade or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mqm46n\" data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eSowing indoors: January to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xc8i5y\" data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003ePlanting outdoors: March to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10wpqol\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eHarvest period: June to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1am7av1\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eSuitable for: Containers, greenhouses, patios, allotments and polytunnels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dfnisl\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eSeed type: Vegetable seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4f4uiu\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28adtv\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eSow seeds indoors early in the year in a warm, bright environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7xddt8\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eTransplant once seedlings are established and frost risk has passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xd2176\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eProvide support such as canes or strings for vertical growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vdep3g\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eWater regularly and feed with a tomato fertiliser for best yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1phjhzb\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eRemove side shoots to encourage strong growth and fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wizwqo\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eWhy Choose This Variety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2520\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eChoose Mr Fothergill’s ‘Merrygold’ F1 seeds for colourful, flavourful and blight-resistant tomatoes—perfect for reliable, long-lasting harvests in any growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57612095750528,"sku":"30231899","price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-merrygold-f1-tomato-seeds.jpg?v=1773928434","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-tomato-merrygold-f1-vegetable-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}