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Tomato 'San Marzano'
€3.45
'San Marzano' has an elongated plum shape, firm flesh and a low number of seeds. The skin is an intense bright red colour and peels off easily. This variety produces a heavy crop of plum type tomatoes ideal for cooking, sauces and purees, considered by many chefs to be the best paste tomatoes in the world. 25 seeds. More details below.
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Organic 'San Marzano' Tomato Seed
Growing schedule: Sow seeds inside in mid Feb to early April using a propagator, heating mat or lidded seed tray on a sunny windowsill. Plant under cover in late April or May.
Sowing depth: 3-6mm
Germination: Tomato seeds germinate best at a temperature of 20-24°C. A heated propagator is the ideal place to start off tomatoes early in the year.
Planting distance: 40 - 60cm between plants with 75cm between rows
Growing conditions: Protection needed as tomatoes grow best at temperatures of 21-24 °C. Tomatoes need full sun and rich, moist, well-draining soil.
Harvest: From mid-July through to mid October
Ongoing care:
- ‘San Marzano’ tomatoes grow tall and need to be supported with either canes or string.
- Pick off side-shoots as they emerge and remove any yellowing branches below the lowest truss of fruits.
- Once the first fruit has set, feed plants every week or two with a liquid feed high in potassium such as Vinasse Tomato and Plant Food.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 25 organic seeds.
| Special Features | Balcony & Pot Growing |
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| Life Cycle | Annual |
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