Quantity
Around 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The 'Manitoba' Tomato is a classic variety developed for regions with short growing seasons, making it a valuable asset for northern gardeners seeking reliable and early harvests. Developed in the 1950s at the Morden Experimental Farm in Manitoba, it carries a horticultural history deeply intertwined with cool climates and sometimes capricious summers. Its determinate growth habit produces bright red, slightly flattened fruits with firm, fleshy pulp, perfect for those seeking both yield, good holding ability, and excellent taste quality. Its refreshing and slightly tangy flavor makes it particularly enjoyable sliced, but also very useful for canning and homemade preparations. In the garden, it stands out for its remarkable early maturity and good resistance to fusarium and verticillium wilt, qualities that reassure both beginners and experienced gardeners. Its compact growth requires little staking, making it easy to integrate into vegetable gardens of all sizes, including more confined spaces. In full sun, in rich and well-drained soil, it quickly offers a generous harvest that happily heralds the heart of summer. Robust, early, and flavorful, the 'Manitoba' remains a safe bet for productive organic gardens.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich, fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest58 to 65 days after transplant
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, bell pepper, onion, parsley
Avoid planting withFennel, potato
Slices, preserves, salads, cooking, Nordic vegetable patch
