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San Marzano

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

HeirloomOrganicNon-GMONon-Neonic
★ 4.0(1 review)

About (From this Label)

Tomato San Marzano is a heavy yielding variety used for preserves, solid-pack canning, tomato paste, and puree. These tomatoes grow on an indeterminate plant and have very little juice and a mild flavor. Mature fruits are 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
Italy
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
85–90 days
Fruit Size
3 1/2 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
2 ft
Row Spacing
3 ft

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

Start seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and the weather is warm. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.

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Marcus from SeedrateZone 6a
★★★★☆

August 26, 2026

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