Manitoba Tomato seeds produce vigorous determinate plants that thrive in cool climates with short seasons. An early producer with excellent yields, Originally developed in the mid 1950's by the Morden Experimental Farm in Morden, MB to ripen during the short summer season. An excellent choice on the West Coast.
A prairie favourite, Manitoba tomato plants bear medium-large fruits 170 grams (6 oz). The bright red fruits have smooth skin and firm, meaty flesh with a refreshing, tangy tomato taste. Well suited for slicing and preserving.
Determinate (bush)
Matures in 60 days (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon esculentum 'Manitoba'
Common Name
Manitoba Tomato
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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