Tomato Seeds - San Marzano
- Indeterminate, Heirloom, Plum Tomato, Thicker Flesh with Fewer Seeds
- Taste is Stronger, Sweeter, Less Acidic; Perfect Paste, Puree or Canning Tomato; Crack Resistant
- Yields Until Frost; Prefers Full Sun Exposure
Fast Facts
About Tomato Seeds - San Marzano
HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
Buy Tomato Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Grow Heirloom Tomatoes - Plant San Marzano Tomato Seeds
San Marzano Tomatoes proudly maintains characteristics of the perfect paste, puree or canning tomato. San Marzano matures in clusters, holds well on the vine and in storage, is crack resistant, and processes well due to its solid nature. For these reasons, San Marzano Tomatoes remain Italy's top choice as the perfect canning tomato.
Fast Facts
About Tomato Seeds - San Marzano
HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
Buy Tomato Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Grow Heirloom Tomatoes - Plant San Marzano Tomato Seeds
San Marzano Tomatoes proudly maintains characteristics of the perfect paste, puree or canning tomato. San Marzano matures in clusters, holds well on the vine and in storage, is crack resistant, and processes well due to its solid nature. For these reasons, San Marzano Tomatoes remain Italy's top choice as the perfect canning tomato.
How to Grow San Marzano Tomatoes
When to Plant Tomato Seeds
You can start tomatoes indoors or go straight to your garden bed.
If starting indoors, plant 4-6 weeks before the last killing frost. Transplanting is best done 1 to 2 weeks after the average date of the last frost for your region.
If starting in your garden bed, wait 1-2 weeks after the last killing frost to plant.
Where to Plant Tomato Seeds
If planting directly in your garden, choose area that has plenty of light and well draining soil.
How to Plant Tomato Seeds
Planting in a growing tray for indoor start: Fill each spot with soil leaving a quarter inch at the top. Put 2-3 seeds per container then sprinkle soil on top. Keep soil moist but not soaked. Once plants start forming, more water can be applied. Keep in area that allows for plenty of sunlight and rotate regularly.
Directly planting in garden: Plant in rows with 2-3 seeds per section with about 2' separation from next section. Add stakes as needed to keep plants upright.
How to Harvest Tomatoes
When the tomato is 1/2 green and 1/2 pink is when you can start harvesting your tomato. It will continue to ripen once picked. Keep in cool place to allow it to ripen without damaging the fruit or losing flavor or nutrients.
