Marmande

Marmande is a historic French heirloom tomato originating from southwestern France, where it has been grown since the 19th century. This variety is valued for its excellent flavour, fleshy texture, and reliable garden performance.

Plants are semi-determinate and productive, producing slightly flattened, ribbed fruits with a classic market appearance and rich, balanced flavour.

What You Will Receive
You will receive 1 healthy tomato starter plant, grown in a plug or small pot and ready to transplant once outdoor conditions are suitable.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth habit: Semi-determinate, vigorous and productive
• Size: Medium to large plants (typically 1.2–1.8 m / 4–6 ft with support)
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 60–90 cm (24–36")
• Container friendly: Suitable for large containers with support
• Support: Staking or caging recommended

Fruit and Harvest

Produces slightly flattened, ribbed tomatoes approximately 170–280 g (6–10 oz), with dense, juicy flesh and rich, balanced flavour. Harvest begins mid-season and continues steadily.

Excellent For

• Fresh slicing
• Sandwiches and salads
• Fresh sauces and cooking
• Mediterranean-style dishes

Why Start with a Plant?

• Earlier harvests in northern growing conditions
• Strong early vine development
• More reliable establishment than direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and are gradually hardened off for outdoor conditions. Each plant is well-established and ready to transition into the garden once temperatures are consistently warm.

Best Suited For

Heirloom tomato lovers, European heritage varieties, slicer tomato growers, and gardeners looking for reliable production with classic tomato flavour.