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San Marzano Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano'

Also Known As

Lycopersicon esculentum 'San Marzano'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

1-12

San Marzano Tomato plant details

San Marzano Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF San Marzano Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for San Marzano Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The classic paste tomato from Italy, also a perfect choice for drying. Meaty, with few seeds and a distinctive sweet flavor that comes to life when cooked up into sauce.

By: Select Seeds

Considered by many to be the best sauce tomato in the world! Thinner and more pointed than a typical roma, thick flesh, few seeds, strong tomato flavor, more sweet than acid. Will fill all the needs of a roma and provide exceptional sauce, paste and can.