{"product_id":"tomato-seeds-marmande","title":"Tomato Seeds - Marmande","description":"\u003cp\u003e70-75 days to maturity (from transplant). \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e. Marmande Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Marmande is the original French heirloom beefsteak that inspired its larger cousin, Super Marmande. Dating to the late 1800s, this early-ripening variety produces lightly ribbed, flattened scarlet-red fruits of 6 to 10 oz with meaty, nearly seedless flesh and a rich, savory flavor. A proven performer in cooler climates. ~12,730 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.125 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Determinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 65 to 85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for aphids, whitefly, and hornworm caterpillars. Practice crop rotation and remove diseased foliage promptly to reduce the risk of blight and blossom end rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarmande TomatoColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet red with pink-tinted shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarmande TomatoFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, savory, and meaty with a pleasant balance of sweetness and mild tartness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool Season Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marmande Tomato Seeds in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Marmande tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected spring frost. Sow seeds 0.125 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix and keep them at 70 to 85 F for best germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, pot them up into 3-inch containers to develop a strong root system. Harden off transplants for 7 to 10 days before moving them outdoors, and transplant into the garden only after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60 F. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart in rows 48 to 60 inches apart, burying the stem up to the lowest leaves to encourage a robust root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarmande is a semi-determinate variety and benefits from staking or caging for support as fruits develop. Water consistently and deeply at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the foliage, to reduce the risk of fungal disease and blossom end rot. Amend your soil with compost before planting, apply a balanced fertilizer at transplant time, and switch to a lower-nitrogen, higher-phosphorus formula once the plants begin to flower. Removing a few lower leaves as the first fruits set allows better airflow and encourages faster ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting of Marmande Slicing Tomato\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarmande tomatoes are ready to harvest when fruits reach a full, deep scarlet-red color and give slightly to gentle pressure. Fruits typically weigh 6 to 10 oz and display the variety's characteristic, lightly ribbed, flattened profile with soft pink-tinted shoulders. Because the skin is thin and the flesh is very juicy, harvest frequently as fruits ripen and allow them to finish ripening at room temperature if needed - never refrigerate, as cold temperatures mute the flavor. Regular picking encourages continued fruit set through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Marmande Tomato Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarmande takes its name from the commune of Marmande in the Lot-et-Garonne department of southwestern France, where tomato cultivation began as a replacement crop after phylloxera devastated local vineyards in the 1860s and 1870s. The variety was popularized by the Vilmorin Seed Company around 1897 and became a staple of French home gardens and market stalls for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Marmande is the smaller-fruited predecessor to Super Marmande, which was later selected for larger fruit size. Where Super Marmande produces fruit in the 10 to 16 oz range, the original Marmande stays at 6 to 10 oz and typically matures a bit earlier, making it an excellent choice for gardeners in regions with shorter growing seasons or cooler summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Marmande tomato remains a celebrated regional specialty in France, where an annual festival in the town of Marmande honors its legacy. Its meaty, nearly seedless flesh and balanced flavor make it ideal for slicing fresh onto salads and sandwiches, stuffing with cheese, or using in sauces and light summer cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Marmande is one of the best choices when you want heirloom tomato flavor but need a variety that handles cooler summers. Plant it in your warmest, sunniest spot, keep a cage on it, and water at the base - you will be rewarded with beautiful, meaty fruits well before many other beefsteak types are ready.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMarmande TomatoSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg Packet - Approximately 110 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately  12,730 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 50,920 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 203,680 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Marmande Tomato seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250 mg Packet","offer_id":44915096518771,"sku":"82151","price":3.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44915096551539,"sku":"82152","price":31.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44915096584307,"sku":"82153","price":93.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44915096617075,"sku":"65073","price":300.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1777476759_tomato_marmande_comp_462d7081-6dc1-4554-820f-6283779bd28e.jpg?v=1777678926","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/tomato-seeds-marmande","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}