San Marzano Tomato

Type: Heirloom
Packet size: 20 seeds

Solanum lycopersicum. San Marzano Tomato is the world-famous Italian heirloom prized for making exceptional sauces, pastes, and canned tomatoes. This prolific variety produces elongated, bright red fruits with thick flesh, few seeds, and low moisture content. The rich, sweet flavor and meaty texture make San Marzano the preferred choice for homemade pasta sauce, pizza sauce, salsa, and canning. Vigorous indeterminate plants produce abundant clusters of fruits throughout the growing season, providing large harvests for fresh use and preserving.

🌱 Growing Information
How to Grow San Marzano Tomato from Seed

Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Seed Spacing: Start indoors in trays or pots
Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 75–85 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Planting Tips:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Maintain soil temperatures between 70–85°F for optimal germination. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F. Plant deeply to encourage strong root development and provide cages or stakes to support the heavy fruit-laden vines. Water consistently throughout the growing season and harvest fruits when fully red and firm. Regular picking encourages continued production and higher yields.