tomato 'Marmande'

tomato (beefsteak)

• Position: full sun
• Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
  
  The flavour of this wonderful old French heirloom beefsteak variety is so rich, sumptuous and utterly tomatoey it sets the standard for all others to measure up to. The massive fist-sized fruits are heavily ribbed and produce very few seeds, slicing into thick, generous and juicy wedges: layered with mozzarella and avocado and drizzled with vinaigrette they're an unforgettable treat.
  
  
• Growing Instructions:Beefsteak tomatoes need a greenhouse to produce fruit reliably. Sow under cover somewhere frost-free, potting on seedlings individually as they grow. Once all danger of frost has passed, plant into greenhouse borders or into growbags. Tie in to supports and pinch out side shoots: water regularly, keeping the soil moist at all times, and feed weekly once flowers form. Avoid letting plants dry out and then drenching them with water, as the sudden increase in water content may split the skins of your tomatoes. Instead keep water levels constant at all times.
  
  
• Sow: January-March
  
  
• Harvest: July-September
  
  
• Approximate quantity: 75 seeds.