Bring a taste of Italy to your backyard!
Tomato San Marzano is the gold standard for sauce lovers, rich, sweet, and low in acidity. These slender, deep red fruits are beloved by chefs and home gardeners alike for their unbeatable flavor and smooth texture. If you dream of simmering a pot of homemade marinara, this is the tomato to grow.
Variety: San Marzano Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Height: 48–60 inches
Flavor Profile: Rich, sweet, and low-acid
Color: Deep red, elongated fruits
Planting Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 80–90 days from transplant
Uses: Sauces, canning, gourmet cooking
Fun Fact: Traditionally grown in volcanic soil near Naples, Italy, San Marzano tomatoes are protected by a DOP designation and cherished for their culinary heritage.
San Marzano tomatoes are the secret behind many of the world’s best sauces. Their dense flesh, low moisture, and naturally sweet flavor make them ideal for slow-cooked pasta sauces, pizza toppings, and tomato preserves. Whether you’re cooking for Sunday dinner or stocking your pantry, these tomatoes bring authentic Italian flavor to every dish.
🌞 To Full Size: Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant outdoors when the soil is warm, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart.
💧 Water deeply at the base to avoid splashing leaves and reduce disease risk.
🌾 Use cages or stakes to support the tall vines and keep fruit off the ground.
✂️ Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm, perfect for picking in batches for sauce-making days.
