TOMATO ‘Rouge de Marmande’
Botanical Name: Lycopersicon esculentum
A French heirloom that produces clusters of 170g deep red slightly flattened, ribbed fruits that are up to 9 cm across. The fruit has an outstanding flavor and very few seeds, and it sets fruit well in cooler conditions than other varieties. Good disease and pest resistance.
Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
Plant Height: 1.5 m
Sow When:
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: Late April – July
- Tropical: March – October in frost-free areas
Germination: 7 – 14 days
Depth: 6 mm deep
Position: Full sun; requires staking
Sow Where: Into seedling pots; liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 5.8 – 7
Rows: 90 cm apart
Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details: Keep well-fertilized and evenly watered; protect fruit from fruit fly with PestGuard Bags
Harvest: 65 – 75 days
