Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–75 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Marmande is a French heirloom beefsteak from the town of the same name, valued for early ripening around 65 days. The lightly ribbed, heart-to-beefsteak fruits weigh about 6 ounces and have green shoulders. Semi-determinate plants can be grown with a cage or a short stake, and the Asgrow selection XP4024 (1987) was chosen for uniform large fruit under protected culture.
Marmande traits
- Semi-determinate plants
- Lightly ribbed beefsteak fruit around 6 oz
- Green shoulders
- Early, about 65 days
- French heirloom, also selected for greenhouse growing
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Greenhouse or tunnel growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmande this page | 65–75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Backfield | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultrasonic | 65 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Wayahead | 63–70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Marmande | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Ultra Girl | 62 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Homestead | 69–80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Marmande FAQ
What kind of tomato is Marmande?
Marmande is a French heirloom beefsteak from the town of the same name, valued for early ripening around 65 days. The lightly ribbed, heart-to-beefsteak fruits weigh about 6 ounces and have green shoulders.
How many days to maturity is Marmande?
Marmande is listed at 65–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Marmande compare with other tomato varieties?
Marmande: 65–75 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Backfield (65 days), Ultrasonic (65 days), Wayahead (63–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Marmande good for?
Marmande is grown for fresh slicing, salads, greenhouse or tunnel growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.