Tomato
Tomato ‘Merveille des marchés’
Tomato ‘Merveille des marchés’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Merveille des marchés' is an old French cultivar of Solanum lycopersicum, the tomato, in the nightshade family. It is a mid-season variety recognised by red, round, smooth fruit. Its name identifies a particular cultivar, rather than a general category of tomatoes sold at markets.Fruits are medium-sized, often around 130–180 g, depending on conditions. Their skin is thin and the flesh juicy and aromatic, sometimes appearing pinkish. They contain relatively few seeds. The regular shape contrasts with heavily ribbed tomatoes and small cherry types. Weight remains a guide rather than an identical value for every fruit produced by the plant.The plant carries tender stems and green compound leaves with divided leaflets. Yellow star-shaped flowers precede the tomato trusses. Growth is indeterminate, meaning the stem can continue extending and producing branches during the season. The plant is vigorous and may reach around 1–2 m depending on training. A compact description applied to…
