San Marzano tomato is a variety of plum tomato originating from the Campania region in Italy. It is known for its flavor and quality as a canning tomato.
Compared to the Roma Tomato, San Marzano tomatoes are thinner and more pointed. The flesh is much thicker with fewer seeds, and the taste is stronger, sweeter, and less acidic.
The San Marzano vines are an indeterminate type and have a somewhat longer season than other paste tomato varieties, making them particularly suitable for warmer climates. As is typical of heirloom plants, San Marzano is an open-pollinated variety that breeds true from generation to generation, making seed saving practical for the home gardener or farmer.
Seed Count: .180 mg approximately 65-80 seeds
Hardiness Zone: 3-10 Annual: Not intended to overwinter
Maturity: 85 days (from transplant)
Germination: 7-10 days
Seed Depth: 0.25 inch
Plant Spacing: 18 to 36 inches
Row Spacing: 36 inches
Plant Height: 36 to 96 inches
Growth: Indeterminate tomatoes means that the plant will keep producing tomatoes for the rest of the growing season and you can continue to harvest. Most of the indeterminate tomatoes need support. Trellis, cage or something to grow up.
Soil: Well-draining, loose, and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables.
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