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San Marzano Short Vine Tomato Seeds (Indeterminate)
"Perfect for sauces and pastes"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Fruit Weight: 4 oz. - 6 oz.
Summary
Originating in Italy, San Marzano is a variety of plum tomato. In Italy, this tomato is considered the top canning tomato. Tomatoes are bright red and 2 to 3 inches long. San Marzano tomatoes have thick flesh with very few seeds and juice. This makes it perfect for sauces and pastes. San Marzano is often compared to roma tomatoes, with San Marzano being the clear winner. This San Marzano tomato is the indeterminate short vine version.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Warm Season
- Features: Heirloom
- Fruit Size: 2-3 inches, 4-6 oz
- Days to Maturity: 80 Days
- Plant Spacing: 18-36 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10