A hardy Canadian heirloom developed in the 1950s for northern gardeners. This fast-growing bush variety bears a plethora of tasty, firm slicing tomatoes in 65 days or less. An excellent choice for containers and smaller raised beds. Manitoba resists Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt. Bright red fruits weigh 6+ ounces at maturity. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 60-65 days Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4\” deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist. Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bury deep, planting the entire stem leaving only top leaves above ground. Space plants 2-3\’ apart; space rows 3-4\’ apart.