Heirloom Tuscan favourite. San Marzano, a variety of plum tomatoes, is considered by many gourmet chefs to be the best sauce tomatoes in the world. Compact and prolific producer of bright orange-red, 2” – 3” (5 -7.5 cm) long fruit. This 8oz (227gr) paste tomato with pointy end is great for tomato paste or canning. It has mild flavour and an excellent meaty texture having heavy walls and little juice. Indeterminate and crack resistance.
| Maturity | 80 days |
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| Height | 48" plus (122 cm plus); staking required. |
| Spacing | 24 - 36” (61- 91 cm) |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Soil | Organic, well draining. |
| pH Range | 6.2 - 6.8 |
| Watering | Moderate to high during growth, low during harvest. |
| Fertilizing | Balanced fertilizer at time of planting. |
| Nutrients Required | Nitrogen = high, Phosphorus = high, Potassium = high |
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