Manitoba Tomato

Manitoba Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) - The Manitoba heirloom tomato was first released for sale in 1956. Developed at the Manitoba Research Station in Morden, MB, this vigorous determinate plant thrives in cool, short seasoned climates. An early producer with excellent yields of medium-large bright red fruits. Many of our family members have grown this tomato to maturity in under 60 days. ‘Grandpa Earl’ swore it was the ‘best in the west’ in terms of its disease resistance to Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt. A great tomato for slicing or preserving.

Determinate growth.

65 days to maturity. 

25 seeds per packet.

Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in warm soil. Transplant seedlings into 1‑inch cells or 2 inch pots at the 1–2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4–5 days once the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors when day and night temperatures consistently stay above 10 °C.