'Marmande VR' Tomato

A variety with less foliage and very early fruiting. The fruits grow in large bunches; they are round and slightly flat on the sides that attach the fruits. They are nicely coloured, firm and excellent quality.


Type of soil: Rich and well drained. Deeply dug.
Sowing time: From the end of January to May.
Harvest time: From July onwards.
Minimum temperature: The soil temperature must be above 20°C for germination to occur.
Site: Full sun.


Sow inside:
- Sow three to four seeds in a pot. Cover lightly and water well.
- Choose the strongest plant from each pot once they have come through. Check the pots every day to ensure they are moist to avoid the plants dehydrating.
- Around March time, you can take the plants out from under cover.
- At the end of May the young plants can be planted out in the vegetable plot, make sure there is 50cm between each plant.


Care:
- Remove the side shoots and stake the plants as they grow.
- Water each plant regularly.