Tomato 'San Marzano'
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Tomato 'San Marzano' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
The 'San Marzano' tomato is a traditional Italian variety , renowned for its dense flesh, low seed content and rich, sweet taste . With its elongated fruits measuring 8 to 10 cm , it is perfect for making thick sauces, preserves and stews .
Although late (80 days) , this indeterminate variety ensures abundant and prolonged production , offering tasty fruits until the first frosts. Its vigorous plant (1.50 m high) is resistant to diseases , guaranteeing a reliable and generous harvest .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Height : 1.50 m
Maturity : Late, 80 days
Fruit color : Bright red
Fruit shape : Elongated, 8 to 10 cm
Flavor : Sweet, slightly acidic, concentrated
Use : Sauces, preserves, stews
Attractiveness : Very productive, excellent cooking performance
Quantity per sachet : ±30 seeds
Origin : Italy
Special feature : Disease resistant, dense and not very juicy flesh
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Start seeds indoors from late March to mid-April , then transplant into open ground after the last frost.
?? Sowing depth : 5 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-25°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 50 cm between plants
?? Tutoring : Essential to support abundant production
?? Watering : Regular but moderate, avoiding wetting the foliage
?? Maintenance : Remove the suckers to improve aeration and concentration of the fruit
With optimal conditions, the 'San Marzano' tomato guarantees generous harvests and tomatoes that are perfect for homemade sauces and artisanal preserves .
Use and special features
?? An Italian tomato ideal for cooking
Its firm, rich-flavored flesh is perfect for thick sauces and stews .
?? An intense and balanced flavor
Its sweet and slightly acidic taste enhances pizzas, pastas and homemade soups .
?? Abundant and reliable production
With its indeterminate growth and disease resistance , it ensures a generous harvest until the end of the season .
