Tomato 'San Marzano Lampadina n°2'

Tomato 'San Marzano Lampadina 2' ( Solanum lycopersicum ), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

The 'San Marzano Lampadina 2' tomato is an Italian heirloom treasure, renowned for its 4-6 oz. elongated red fruits that are perfect for canning or making sauces and pastes. Its firm pulp, thick skin, and low water content make it an ideal choice for long-term storage. The vigorous indeterminate vines produce exceptionally flavorful fruits that will leave you wishing you had planted more.

Quantity per pack : nd
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Day to maturity : 80 days
Fruit size : 4-6 oz
Height : 24-36 inches
Sowing : Indoors
Spacing : 20-30 inches
Exposure : Full sun

Cultivation method:

Preparation and sowing:

• Ideal pH : 6.0 to 6.8.
• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Amend with finished compost, manure and 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer under each transplant.
• Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½?) deep. Keep seedlings in bright light to prevent them from spreading too far.
• If necessary, repot several times to encourage root growth before final transplanting.

Transplanting indeterminate vines :

• Space 50-75cm (20-30?) apart in rows 1m (3?) apart.
• Bury the plants up to the first pair of true leaves to encourage increased root growth.

Interview :

• Watering : Maintain regular watering, but avoid plants standing in water. Reduce watering at the end of the season to encourage fruit ripening.
• Supports : Provide a trellis or wire to guide the growth of indeterminate vines.
• Pollination : Tap the stems to encourage pollination of flowers if plants are grown under cover.

Additional tips:

Fruits should be harvested once they reach their bright red color. Light green tomatoes can ripen indoors, but very dark green ones may not.

'San Marzano Lampadina 2' tomatoes are a fantastic addition to any garden. Their unmatched flavor and culinary versatility will delight Italian food lovers!