San Marzano are the best choice of tomatoes for paste. They stay sweet even when cooked down to a paste and are easy to peel. They need a good cage because they are indeterminate and vining so make sure to keep them organized! These tomatoes are unique in that they prefer full sun exposure.
Plant 1/4 inch deep into well-drained soil with full sun. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide support for the vines as they grow. Once harvested, these tomatoes can be used for making sauces, pastes, and even oven-dried for a concentrated flavor. Their firm texture also makes them great for slicing into salads and sandwiches.
- Plant Type: Tomato
- Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano II'
- Packed For: 2024
- Days to Maturity: 78
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate Vine
- Planting Time: Spring
- Plant Type: Heirloom
- Hybrid Status: Open-Pollinated
- Frost Tolerance: Not Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerance: Heat Tolerant 100+
- Approximate Weight in Grams: 0.055
- Approximate Seed Count: 25
- Sun Needs: Full or filtered sunlight
- Water Needs: Regular watering
- Planting Instructions: Start indoors or sow directly 1/4 inch deep
- Fullgrown Plant Size: 6 to 8 feet tall, 2 to 3 feet wide
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San Marzano Heirloom Tomatoes Seeds
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