Tomato 'San Marzano Large Fruited'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Ferment seeds before storing
Leaf Type
Flat/Oblate
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Red-orange
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Dry Ridge, Kentucky

Hinckley, Ohio

Logan, Utah

North Hero, Vermont

Westford, Vermont

Callaway, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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C
Casselberry, FL | May 2011 | positive

It is growing well here in Central Florida. Very productive, large low water tomatoes, neutral taste . However they are very prone to the...Read More

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Coeur D Alene, ID (Zone 5a) | September 2005 | positive

Amazing tomatoes! These plants gew huge and had tons of tomatoes on them. The tomatoes are so sweet and are amazing for canning. Highl...Read More

D
Callaway, VA | February 2005 | positive

We had a great growing season last year in Franklin County, Va., and the San Marzanos were prolific. I put up many pints of chopped toma...Read More

P
Timmins, ON (Zone 2a) | September 2003 | positive

Though we had 8 straight weeks of rain here in Northeastern Ontario, Canada, I had a huge crop of these rectangular shaped tomatoes. The...Read More

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