Tomato, Gourmet 'Marengo' F1 (Solanum lycopersicum)

Marengo is a high class gourmet tomato with excellent flavour when fully ripe. Strong disease resistance package allows for a terrific crop from summer until winter. Indeterminate variety that needs stalking or trellising. Indeterminate variety that needs staking or trellising.

When to sow: Early spring

Where to sow: in 5 or 7.5cm pots

Depth to sow: 5mm

Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing: Between plants: 60 to 90cm Between rows: 90 to 100cm

Directions: Plant the seed individually in 5 or 7.5cm pots on bottom heat 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. When the first true leaves appear take the seedlings off bottom heat but keep them under cover. Don’t over water. When they have made sturdy plants, before they start flowering and when the danger of frost is over, plant them outside. After planting, a plastic tree guard will protect them from wind and also creates a warm micro-climate. Tie to a 200cm stake or a 200cm trellis.

Intermediate Resistances: Vd, Fol:1-2(US), ToMV, TSWV, N