Description
The "Rouge de Marmande" Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) stands out with its striking ribbed, deep red fruits. These mid-sized tomatoes boast a rough texture, richly flavoured with a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity. Perfect for salads, sauces, or slicing up for that summer sandwich, they're the "rouge" you'll want in every dish.
Plant these beauties in a premium quality potting mix for containers or a top-notch soil conditioner for garden beds. Kickstart their growth with a tomato-specific fertiliser come Djilba (early spring) to lay the foundation for a bountiful harvest. Anticipate your "Rouge de Marmande" to be ripe for picking about 80 days post-planting. Since these tomatoes can get a tad heavy, staking is advisable to support their growth. Remember, in Bunuru (late summer), these guys will appreciate some extra sips of water to thrive in the heat.
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Tomato |
| Cultivar | Rouge de Marmande |
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Classification |
Tomato |
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| Origin | Mexico, Central America, Southern America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 - 2 M |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Rich, loamy, well-draining soil. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist through growing season. Don't allow soil to completely dry out. Plants may need multiple waterings on really hot days. |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Time | Depending on the variety and when the plant is germinated, tomatos can flower any time of the year. Generally they will flower around 1 - 2 months after being planted. Fruit forms 20 - 60 days after flowering. |
| Toxicity | Tomato plants and unripe fruit contain solanine which is toxic to humans, cats, dogs and other animals. Don't allow anyone to ingest any part of the plant other than the ripe fruit. |
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