Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 66 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Manitoba was released in 1956 by the experimental farm at Morden, Manitoba, from (Marglobe x Bounty) x Redskin, for the southern Canadian prairies. Determinate plants bear medium-large, smooth crimson fruit of 3 to 4 inches. Early, about 66 days, and a fit for short northern seasons.
Manitoba traits
- Smooth crimson fruit of 3 to 4 inches
- Determinate plants
- Bred for the Canadian prairies
- Early, about 66 days
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba this page | 66 days | Determinate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Champion | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Early Girl | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Bush Steak | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Fresh Salsa | 65–75 days | Determinate | — |
| Neptune | 67 days | Determinate | — |
Manitoba FAQ
What kind of tomato is Manitoba?
Manitoba was released in 1956 by the experimental farm at Morden, Manitoba, from (Marglobe x Bounty) x Redskin, for the southern Canadian prairies. Determinate plants bear medium-large, smooth crimson fruit of 3 to 4 inches.
How many days to maturity is Manitoba?
Manitoba is listed at 66 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Manitoba compare with other tomato varieties?
Manitoba: 66 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Acclaim (65 days), Bush Champion (65 days), Bush Early Girl (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Manitoba good for?
Manitoba is grown for short-season gardens, fresh slicing.
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.