Manitoba Bush Tomato

Manitoba is a bush variety growing to about 40-70cm in height and around 60cm in width. Produces medium-sized, red tomatoes up to 170 grams each. The fruits are round to oblate with a fresh tangy tomato flavor. Good resistance against Fusarium Wilt and Verticillium Wilt. Also does well in colder weather and shorter seasons. Developed in the mid-1950s by the Morden Experimental Farm in Morden, Manitoba. Determinate. 65D. 10seeds/pack

Bush tomatoes usually grow to 50-100cm in height. They grow with slender stems, compared to dwarf varieties. Dwarf varieties have stronger and thicker stems. In general, bush varieties need no pruning. They might need some staking though. If the plant would get too large, it of course can be cut down a bit. Many of the bush varieties are determinate varieties. Determinate means that the plant will grow to a certain size and shape and then set fruit, the harvest period normally is around 10-20 days. After this, the plant is "done" and dies. Many of the bush varieties are earlier than indeterminate, vining varieties.

How to Grow

For more information about how to grow the Manitoba Tomato follow the link - How to Grow Tomatoes.