Italian San Marzano tomato

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano'
Plant type: Annual fruit (determinate)
Botanical family: Solanaceae

Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual (zones 4 to 10)
Harvest period: July to September

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular — keep the soil moist but well-drained

Spacing: 45 to 60 cm between plants, 75 cm between rows or in a deep pot of at least 30 cm with a good stake

Companion plants: Basil, garlic, marigold
Enemy plants: Fennel, potato

Description

The San Marzano tomato is an Italian indeterminate variety highly prized for its firm, slightly juicy, and flavorful flesh, perfect for sauces and preserves. Elongated and bright red, it produces excellent yields in full sun, in rich, well-drained soil. It requires staking and regular watering at the base.

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