Tomato Marmande Seeds

When to Sow Marmande Tomato Seeds

January to April

Where to Sow

Start the tomato seeds off underglass. Sow 0.5cm (1/4 in) deep in pots or trays of good seed sowing compost and lightly cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator at a temperature of 18–21C .

What to do next

Once large enough to handle, prick out the seedlings into 9cm (3 1/2in) pots. Transplant to the greenhouse border soil, individual large pots, or in growbags with 3 plantsbag when the plants are 20cm (8in) high. Can also be planted outdoors once all risk of frost has past. Plants require sideshooting and support for the best yields. Water and feed plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.

Maturity

July to October

Handy Tip

Very suitable for salads but ideal for cooking and frying. Can be frozen for later use in cooking.

Nutritional Values

High in vitamin C and lycopene.

Type

Semi-determinate - Similar to determinate but taller. You do not have to remove side shoots, however it is advisable to do so to get the best yield.