{"product_id":"manitoba-tomato","title":"Tomato, Manitoba, Seedlings","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDeveloped in the northern Canadian province of Manitoba, these deep red tomatoes withstand cooler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003etemperatures + our shorter growing season. An early producer, maturing in only 60 days. Tangy, sweet + slightly acidic, they make fabulous canned tomato sauce + salsa, and the perfect salad tomato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBush variety determinate + requires little staking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e$6 each or 3 for $15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType: \u003c\/strong\u003eDeterminate\/ bush.  Will grow to a certain size and then produce fruit all at once.  You can read about the difference between Determinate and Indeterminate tomatoes here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/indeterminate-tomato-variety-1403423\"\u003eDeterminate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38-60 cm (15-24 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich soil. Use good quality compost around plants and mulch well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eConsistently keeping soil moist, but not wet, will result in good growth and happy tomatoes. Inconsistent moisture can lead to \"Blossom End Rot\".  Always water tomatoes at the base of the plant never getting water on the leaves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off* and then transplant to the garden after all frost danger is gone. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBury them deep!  Plant the whole stem into the ground, not just the roots leaving only a few top leaves showing.  The plant will put out roots from the buried stem, making your plant grow nice and strong!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants \u003cspan\u003e60-90 cm,\u003c\/span\u003e 2-3' apart; space rows 3-4' apart. They will grow nicely in containers and do not need to be staked. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT crowd plants.  This leads to poor circulation and disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 to 65 days to maturity (from the day they are planted outside)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Hardening off refers to the process of gently and gradually acclimatizing indoor grown seedlings to the great outdoors!  Don't throw your new babies straight into the elements!  Over the course of a week, take them outside for a few hours at a time, bringing them back indoors afterwards.  First sit them in the shade and then slowly introduce them to the sun.  Increase the length of time they are outside and are exposed to the sun, until you feel they are ready to face the big outside world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther tips: \u003c\/b\u003ePruning out suckers on your plant will help it put more of its energy into fruit production.  Suckers appear between the main stem and the branches and can be easily taken out with your fingers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bounty from the Boonies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847260459230,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/2845\/0270\/files\/ManitobaTomato.png?v=1748377783","url":"https:\/\/bountyfromtheboonies.com\/products\/manitoba-tomato","provider":"Bounty from the Boonies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}