San Marzano Tomato — Italian Paste Tomato

Description

San Marzano is a classic paste tomato. It bears long red fruit with thick, meaty flesh. The fruit is a fine choice for sauce, roasting, and cooking.

This tomato grows on a tall vine. Give it full sun, rich soil, and steady water. A strong cage or stake will help hold the plant as it grows.

Growing San Marzano Tomato

Plant after frost has passed and the soil is warm. Set the plant in soil that drains well. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Mulch can help keep the roots cool and moist.

San Marzano is a good fit for a sunny vegetable garden. You can also compare it with our Parks Whopper tomato for larger slicing fruit.

Harvest and Kitchen Use

Pick the fruit when it is deep red and firm. The dense flesh has less juice than many slicing types. This makes it useful for tomato sauce and cooked meals.

For a small sweet tomato, see our Sweet 100 cherry tomato. For a compact patio plant, try the Tiny Tim dwarf tomato.