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Organic 'Manitoba' Tomato

Name: Organic 'Manitoba' Tomato
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Tomato

Quantity per packet Around 35 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameTomato

FamilyNightshades

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAround 35 seeds

Code produitJAREC-0222

Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMarch to April

Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)

Germination temperature24 to 28 °C (75 to 82 °F)

Germination time5 to 10 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Rich, fertile and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Slices, preserves, salads, cooking, Nordic vegetable patch

Bloom period

June to August

Harvest

58 to 65 days after transplant

Size
and facts

Height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)

Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Basil, bell pepper, onion, parsley

Avoid planting with

Fennel, potato

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.