Tomato San Marzano (68 Days)
Tomato San Marzano (68 Days)
4.33 / 5.0
(6) 6 total reviews
68 DAYS
Solanum lycopersicum
San Marzano is regarded as the most famous plum tomato to come out of Italy, celebrated for its rich flavour and low acidity. This indeterminate variety produces heavy yields of long, cylindrical fruit with a vibrant, deep red colour that enhances garden visuals. With a meaty pulp that is perfect for sauces, these tomatoes bring authentic Italian taste directly to your kitchen.
Size: Mature plants can reach 4 to 6 ft. in height, producing fruits that can be 2-4 in. long.
Yield: Heavy yields throughout the growing season, ideal for preserving and cooking.
Taste: Naturally sweet with low acidity, offering a robust and delicious flavour.
How to use: Ideal for making sauces, pastes, and canning; also great fresh in salads.
Planting tips: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed in well-drained, fertile soil. Requires staking for support.
Harvest tips: Harvest when fruits are deep red and firm; pick regularly to encourage production.
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poor germination
Hi Jim, we're sorry to hear about the germination issues. Please contact us so we can assist you further or offer a solution. Thank you for your feedback.Hi,
We're sorry to hear that you experienced poor germination with your San Marzano Tomato seeds. This is a popular variety that typically has excellent germination when started under the recommended growing conditions.
Please contact our Customer Service team at garden@ttseeds.com with photos of your planting setup, your planting date, and details about your growing conditions, including soil or seed-starting mix, temperature, watering, and planting depth. We'll be happy to review the information and help determine the cause.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to assisting you.
Have planted Sun Marzano for several years…huge crop ! Never had a crop failure ..Great for canning and making sauce !
Always love them