Mandaline

created by Gina D. at 31.01.2022

Features

Color

orange

Taste

low acid

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

The Mandaline (formerly Mandarin) tomato has a distinctive, exceptionally exotic, fruity aroma with a pleasant sweetness and very mild acidity. The large, bright orange fruits, which are rather soft when fully ripe, have good fruit quality and soft skin and are medium late. The plant is healthy and has medium vigor. Fruit weight 150 g. (From Culinaris).

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Mandaline should be regularly pinched out and tied up. Sufficient nutrient supply increases the amount. Tomatoes need warm temperatures between 20-25°C for germination. After germination, keep in a cooler place (max. 20°C). Sowing before March can lead to a lack of light and poorer plant growth. When pricking out, plant deeper down to the cotyledons so that the plants can develop new roots. Harden off before planting out. Fertilize regularly and water evenly. Should be pruned out. Tie or fix the main shoot in particular, as it could otherwise break off due to the heavy fruit. A location protected from rain is advantageous. Basil (against mildew and whitefly) and marigolds (against nematodes, viruses, whitefly) have proven to be good companion plants. (From Biogartenbedarf).