Organic San Marzano Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano'
$5.98
Ever heard of the San Marzano tomato? It’s famed for being the king of paste tomatoes. This variety is a winner due to its rich taste, hearty texture, and low acidity – great for sauces, preserving, and cooking. With an oblong shape and a deep red color, it boasts a chunky flesh. They mature at 2-3 inches long.
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Edible Qualities
San Marzano tomatoes are truly a culinary treasure! Known for their sweet | robust flavor and perfect balance of acidity | they shine in a variety of dishes. Whether you're whipping up a rich tomato sauce | making flavorful pastes | or preserving them through canning | these tomatoes are a fantastic choice. Their firm flesh and low moisture content make them ideal for cooking | ensuring that your meals are both delicious and satisfying. Enjoy the magic they bring to your kitchen!
Planting and Growing
Get ready for a San Marzano tomato to reach heights of 5-6 feet! Give it a bit of support with stakes or cages. And the best part? This is an indeterminate variety | which means it'll keep on producing juicy tomatoes all season long. Fresh tomatoes on tap!
Make sure to space San Marzanos 24"-36" apart as they are an indeterminate variety. When you're ready to plant | dig down deep enough to nestle the root ball and the first set of leaves below existing soil level. This will encourage strong root development. And don’t forget a big drink of water after planting to help settle the soil.
Plant Facts
Requires full sun.
Keep moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base.
Meaty San Marzano fruit is 2-3"
Dense flesh and low moisture content. perfect for cooking
Harvest begins 75-85 days from transplanting.
Well drained and fertile