{"product_id":"tomato-seeds-70","title":"Tomato - Manitoba (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/blog\/faq-items\/are-osc-seeds-gmo-free\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108065\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png 624w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-275x244.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e     \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/product-category\/heirloom\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133849\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo.png 150w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/osc_heirloom_logo-275x275.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 30 seeds\/pkt (350 seeds\/gram)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Manitoba Tomato is a reliable variety specifically Canadian bred for our shorter growing seasons. Maturing in just 65 days, it delivers an early and substantial harvest of bright red, smooth-skinned tomatoes, averaging 150 g in size. The firm, meaty flesh makes these tomatoes exceptionally versatile—they are ideal for canning, sauces, or slicing fresh into salads. A dependable, productive determinate variety perfect for northern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eQuick Seed Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeterminate (Bush) Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBright red, smooth skin, 150 g size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanadian bred for short seasons; very early maturity (65 days); excellent for canning and fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTomatoes are a cornerstone of healthy eating. They are an outstanding source of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVitamin C and Vitamin A, and are renowned for their high concentration of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant especially beneficial when tomatoes are cooked (as in canning or sauce-making).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAs a determinate variety, the Manitoba Tomato grows into a compact, bushy plant that sets the majority of its crop at one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Plant in sterile, high-quality seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeed typically germinates in 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMove seedlings outdoors to a location with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand rich, well-drained soil only after all danger of frost has passed and night temperatures are warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn longer season climates, sow directly outdoors late May and early June.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThin to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003ePlants benefit from caging or short staking to keep the heavy fruit off the ground. Keep the soil consistently moist for best production.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpected Height:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm to 90 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhy Manitoba Tomato Seeds belong in Your Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIf you garden in a region with cool nights or short summers, the Manitoba Tomato\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis your dependable solution. Its early maturity and large, uniform fruit ensure you get a full harvest before the autumn chill arrives. Choose this hardy, Canadian-bred variety for great canning yields and superb, meaty slices for your summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED CO LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44748970393736,"sku":"107322","price":3.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/IMG-1136.jpg?v=1772377773","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/tomato-seeds-70","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}