Manitoba Tomato
Manitoba Tomato
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Manitoba is a cold-tolerant Canadian heirloom tomato bred for extremely northern climates and very short summers. This determinate variety yields high numbers of bright red 3- to 4-inch fruits and grows easily even in small containers.
At a glance
- Type: Determinate heirloom tomato
- Fruit size: 3 to 4 inches, bright red
- Maturity: Extremely early
- Climate: Excellent cold tolerance for the north
- Habit: Compact, container-friendly
- Sun: Full sun
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Short-season and northern gardens
- Container growing
- Slicing
- Canning and sauces
- Early-summer harvests
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant into full sun after frost danger passes. As a compact determinate it needs only light support and suits pots well. Its early, cold-tolerant nature makes it a strong pick for cool, short summers.
Flavor profile
Bright, tangy, and pleasantly acidic, well suited to fresh slicing and cooking down into sauce.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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