Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Manyel is a creamy yellow heirloom with a distinctly lemony flavor. The smooth-shouldered fruits are about 6 ounces and 2 by 2 1/4 inches, thin-walled and carried in clusters of 2 to 4 on indeterminate vines. Stake the plants and expect ripening around 78 days from transplant. Its bright acidity sets it apart from the mild sweetness of most yellow tomatoes.
Manyel traits
- Indeterminate vines
- Creamy yellow fruit around 6 oz with smooth shoulders
- Thin walls and lemony flavor
- Clusters of 2 to 4 fruits
- Heirloom, about 78 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manyel this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Manyel FAQ
What kind of tomato is Manyel?
Manyel is a creamy yellow heirloom with a distinctly lemony flavor. The smooth-shouldered fruits are about 6 ounces and 2 by 2 1/4 inches, thin-walled and carried in clusters of 2 to 4 on indeterminate vines.
How many days to maturity is Manyel?
Manyel is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Manyel compare with other tomato varieties?
Manyel: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Manyel good for?
Manyel is grown for fresh slicing, salads, seed saving.
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)
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