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Shelby (STM2117) Hybrid Tomato F1

$399
  • The Shelby Tomato is a determinate hybrid variety.
  • Thrives in conditions where other tomatoes struggle.
  • Extensive disease resistance sets it apart.
  • San Marzano-style fruit with dark red, extra-large fruits.
  • Fruits weigh between 3.5 to 5.5 ounces.
  • Elongated barrel-style stores well after harvest.
  • Hardy and compact plants that produce even in harsh conditions.
  • Solanum Lycopersicum.
  • 75 Days to Maturity. Pelleted.
Treatment: Untreated
Description

Be sure to check out our Tomato Growing Guide for tips & tricks on being successful in growing tomatoes at home.

The Shelby Tomato is a determinate hybrid variety that thrives in conditions that other tomatoes would surely suffer. The extensive disease package of the Shelby is what sets this San Marzano-style fruit apart from the rest. The dark red fruits are extra-large, weighing from 3.5 to 5.5 ounces, and the elongated barrel-style stores well after harvest. The widely-adapted plants are hardy and compact and will produce even in the harshest conditions. Solanum Lycopersicum. 

 

Growing Information

Tomatoes are in the nightshade family along with peppers and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at bloom set. Tomatoes do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable Seeds. They grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date.

If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting tomatoes, transplants may be “stepped-up” to 4″ pots to allow more room to grow. Tomatoes can produce heavy fruits and will require some form of support to keep the plant upright. This ensures that plants and fruits stay off the ground, reducing the possibility of disease and keeping fruits clean.

Shelby Tomato Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/4″

Seed Spacing: 2′

Row Spacing: 3-4′

Days to Maturity: 75

Disease Resistance: Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Crown and Root Rot, Bacterial Speck, Verticillium Wilt, Tomato Spotted Wilt, Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2

Customer Reviews

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Manuel
Production powerhouse

Is it the most flavorful tomato in the world? No. Is it the prettiest? No. Will it grow all season? No. But is it the most productive tomato I’ve ever grown? RESOUNDING YES.

The plants never grew more than 3ft tall, and maybe about 2 1/2ft wide. But the amount of times I had to tie branches to prevent them from breaking was, well I lost count at like 48 times? Each tomato plant produced AT LEAST 28 medium large tomatoes within 4 weeks!!

Does it have drawbacks? Yes. Not sure if I lost the plants due to the heat, due to a fusarium/verticillium outbreak, or if they just did their jobs and petered out, but by early August, the plants were done, and withered.

But does the short season overshadow their net positives? Nope, not at all! For those 4 weeks of Shelby madness, we had enough tomatoes to eat fresh, cook, freeze, and give away. I formerly used to grow Bellatrix for production purposes but without a doubt, Shelby outperformed it, and all the others I grew this year (except Sungold, because it’s unruly).

I transplanted the seedlings back in early March, they grew and flowered through April and May and by late June the plants were absolutely loaded, and I mean LOADED. I plan on growing Shelby every year (two crops- one summer, one fall) in conjunction with Tachi (my MVP for smaller production but mighty resilience and an inability to quit!) for my romas. If you are the person looking for massive harvests within a few short weeks, Shelby is your tomato!

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Dawn C
BER problems, small plants, lots of fruit.

Got these this year pretty much 90% germination. I’m in deep east Texas. Extreme heat and humidity. I had some BER issues but still got a load of good tomatoes. Still on the fence with this one but will grow again

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Cliffedweller
Great Germination

Germination was near 100%.

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Larry

I haven’t planted these tomatoes yet but of all the other seeds that i have planted so far this year, the germination rate has been great. Almost 100% with the jalapeno and bell peppers as well as the squash abd zucchini. Hoss is pretty much my “go to” now for seeds.

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Mark L.
Prolific and Delicious!

I’ve grown these the past two Summers and also in the Fall of last year.
These are the most prolific producers among hybrids that I’ve ever grown, especially the Fall planting.
I’m in the Texoma area of N Texas so our tomatoes get pretty much blitzed in late July and August. I started seedlings for a second planting July 1st and in the ground Aug 7th. They produced from the 3rd week of Oct until mid November. I plan the same for 2025 and I’m going to keep track of weight of production this time.

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