Tomato- Rouge De Marmande

Tomato- Rouge De Marmande

Solanum lycopersicum

Synonyms: Lycopersicon esculentum

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• Climbing (indeterminate)

• French Heirloom variety

• Early maturing

Climbing (indeterminate). French Heirloom variety from 1925. Large flattened red ribbed fruit. Exceptional flavour. Good all purpose variety. Early maturing. A good variety for cooler climates. Good disease resistance.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Sow direct or raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	5mm
When:	Spring and early summer (or after frost)
Germination:	5-10 days @ 21-27°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle:	Frost tender Annual
Row Spacing:	60-70cm
Plant Spacing:	50cm
Position:	Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering:	70-80 days

*Notes: Plants need staking. Prune plants to two main stems. Keep well watered. Pick when mature to encourage more fruit. To reduce the risk of disease do not water overhead. Rotate crops: do not plant in the same position two years in a row.

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