{"product_id":"tomato-rouge-de-marmande-594","title":"Tomato Rouge De Marmande Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouge De Marmande is a classic French tomato producing large, flattened, bright red fruits with pronounced ribbing. The fleshy, juicy tomatoes have a rich, full flavour and are particularly prized for fresh eating, salads, slicing and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1925, this old-fashioned variety takes its name from Marmande in south-western France, an area renowned for tomato production. Its distinctive ribbed fruits and excellent flavour have made it an enduring favourite with both home gardeners and cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouge De Marmande matures relatively early and is well suited to temperate climates. Plants are vigorous, productive and noted for good disease resistance. Although vigorous in growth, the vines are best staked or trellised to support the large developing fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–400 seeds per gram. Approximately 40 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: February–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–April\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into seed-raising mix or directly where conditions are warm. In cooler climates, seed can be started indoors approximately five weeks before transplanting after the last frost. Best soil temperature for germination is approximately 16–35°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 40–60 cm apart with 60–150 cm between rows. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and provide sturdy staking or trellising for the vigorous vines and large fruit. Water at soil level where possible and avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649652576474,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Tomato_RougeDeMarmande2_25746acf-5e27-408c-9276-8ba32555a6e5.jpg?v=1770866869","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/tomato-rouge-de-marmande-594","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}