A legendary heirloom Italian paste tomato variety, Solanum lycopersicum ‘San Marzano’, commonly known as San Marzano Tomato, is prized for its thick, meaty flesh, rich flavor, and low acidity. This vigorous, indeterminate variety thrives in warm climates, producing elongated, deep red tomatoes with minimal seeds, making them perfect for sauces, pastes, canning, and authentic Italian cooking. 78-85 days
Solanum lycopersicum ‘San Marzano’ (San Marzano Tomato)
Solanum lycopersicum ‘San Marzano’
San Marzano Tomato
A legendary heirloom Italian paste tomato variety, Solanum lycopersicum ‘San Marzano’, commonly known as San Marzano Tomato, is prized for its thick, meaty flesh, rich flavor, and low acidity. This vigorous, indeterminate variety thrives in warm climates, producing elongated, deep red tomatoes with minimal seeds, making them perfect for sauces, pastes, canning, and authentic Italian cooking. 78-85 days
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 5-7 ft |
| Spread | 2-4 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | High |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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