Tomato 'Canabec'
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Tomato 'Canabec Super' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'Canabec Super' tomato is a reliable and productive Quebec variety , developed in 1975 by agronomist Roger Doucet at the Saint-Hyacinthe Agricultural Research Station . Its round, dark pink to reddish fruit, about 7 cm in diameter , is almost reminiscent of a small beefsteak , with a sweet and balanced flavor .
Its compact but vigorous plant (1.20 m high) makes it an early and easy to grow variety, ideal for short climates or gardeners looking for an abundant harvest from August . This determinate tomato is perfect for salads, sauces and fresh consumption , offering a beautiful uniformity and an authentic taste .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Determined
Height : 1.20 m
Maturity : 65 days
Fruit color : Dark pink to reddish
Fruit shape : Round, 7 cm in diameter
Flavor : Sweet and balanced
Use : Salads, sauces, fresh consumption
Attractiveness : Early, hardy and easy to grow
Quantity per sachet : ±30 seeds
Origin : Organic seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost , or try direct sowing in early June for a September harvest.
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 60 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, avoiding wetting the foliage
?? Tip : Protecting plants from rain can help limit fungal diseases.
With optimal conditions, germination reaches 92% (November 2024) , guaranteeing a generous and well-distributed harvest .
Use and special features
?? A timeless favorite
The 'Canabec Super' tomato is a variety that has left its mark on many gardeners. Its robust growth, ease of sowing and reliable yield make it an ideal choice for beginners and experts alike .
?? A versatile tomato
Its juicy and tasty fruit is suitable for all preparations: in salad, in sauce or simply sliced with a drizzle of olive oil .
? A little varietal mystery
It is sometimes confused with Canabec Rose and Canabec Rouge , being somewhere between the two , with a shade ranging from dark pink to reddish .
?? A well-defined cycle
Unlike indeterminate varieties, the plants begin to die back naturally when the fruit matures , focusing all their energy on tomato production.
