Montreal 61 Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Fast, compact tomato, rare, productive, early harvest.
The Montréal 61 variety produces a uniform abundance of small, bright red tomatoes (8 cm / 3 in) on a compact plant. These fruits reach maturity in less than 65 days after transplanting. Jim and Rachelle Ternier of Prairie Garden Seeds have grown this variety for several years. According to their information, the seeds were supplied by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which obtained them from Mr. Bramhill of Simcoe, Ontario, in 1956. Determinate habit. Rare variety. CARE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Gradually acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by placing them outside during the day. When planting, lay the plants horizontally while gently bending the stem so that the leaves point upward.
| Quantity: Envelope of about 30 seeds |
| Plant type: Annual |
| Family: Solanaceae |
| Color: Red |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Sowing: Inside |
| Row spacing: 70 cm |
| Days to maturity: 65 to 80 days |
| Germination: 7 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 60 cm |
| Depth: 5 mm |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Regular |
| Soil: Well drained |
| Shape: Herbaceous |
| Type of growth: Determined growth |
| Width: 45 cm with tutor or 60 cm if left on the ground |
| Height: 90 cm to 1,2 m |