Tomato MARMANDE 
Solanum lycoperscium
 
All ‘Maramande’ plants produce large, ribbed fruits that can weigh up to 500 grams. The ‘Maramande’ tomato plant is a determinate, meaning that the plant will reach a fixed mature size and begin to ripen all of its fruit in a somewhat short period of time, usually around two weeks. The ‘Maramande’ tomato plant’s height itself is still somewhat small compared to other varieties, reaching only 160cm tall, and tends not to produce ripe fruit until the beginning of August.Indeterminate. 65 days.
 
The ‘Maramande’ tomato is savory with a slight tartness. Its skin is soft and thin, and tends to “melt” when fully ripe. As an heirloom variety, you can propagate ‘Maramande’ from its own seeds.
 
Details :
Plant life cycle: annual
Site: Full sun/Partial sun
Days to maturity : 65 days
Sowing: 1/8" deep
Plant spacing: 24-36" apart
Approx seeds per pkt :10
 
How to grow ‘Maramande’ tomatoes
 
‘Maramande’ tomato growing can be quite simple:
 
The ‘Maramande’ tomato plant is easy to care for and resistant to disease. 
START INDOORS: 6-8 weeks before the nights reach 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
GERMINATION: 5-10 Days
 
Tomato plants require warm temperatures and are best suited to greenhouses. If you want to plant your ‘Maramande’ outdoors, it will need protection from the rain and plenty of sunlight.
 
From May onwards, simply dig a deep hole, and place your young ‘Maramande’ tomato plant in it. If you can, mix into the hole a natural, slow-release fertiliser . This way, your tomato plants will be supplied with nutrients right from the start.
After two months, apply a second round of fertiliser.
 
Harvesting and using ‘Maramande’ tomatoes
 
Once summer has come and your beautiful ‘Maramande’ starts producing tomatoes, it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labour! As a large beefsteak tomato, ‘Maramande’ is perfect sliced on bread or in burgers. Its large fruits make for delicious soups and sauces and are just as tasty cooked or processed.