Petitbec Tomato

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Petitbec'
Plant type: Annual fruit (determinate or semi-determinate)
Botanical family: Solanaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zone 3 to 10 – very well suited to Quebec)
Harvest period: July to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — keep the soil moist but well-drained

Spacing: 45 to 60 cm between plants, 70 cm between rows or in a 30 cm pot with light support

Companion plants: Basil, garlic, chives
Enemy plants: Potato, fennel

Description

A Quebec heritage variety, developed to offer excellent production even in short climates. It produces small to medium-sized, round, and regular red fruits with firm, juicy, and flavorful flesh. Highly disease-resistant, it is also known for its impressive productivity and tolerance to spring cold. Excellent for cooking, sauces, or salads, it adapts equally well to both in-ground vegetable gardens and urban gardens. A hardy and delicious heritage tomato!

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