San Marzano Tomato Plant

Italian Heirloom Paste | Classic Sauce Tomato | Indeterminate

At-a-Glance:🪴 Large Container Required (10–15 gal+) • 🍅 Heirloom • 🌱 Indeterminate

San Marzano is the gold standard for traditional Italian sauce-making. This true strain produces elongated, deep red fruits with dense flesh, low moisture, and balanced sweetness — ideal for rich marinara, roasting, and preserving.

Key Characteristics:

• Authentic open-pollinated Italian heirloom

• Indeterminate growth habit

• Elongated plum-shaped fruit

• Thick flesh with few seeds

• Mid-to-late season harvest

• Strong yields throughout summer

Why Grow It?

• Classic sauce tomato with balanced acidity

• Reduced water content for concentrated flavor

• Superior depth compared to many hybrid paste types

• Excellent for canning and freezing

Patina Note: A foundational variety for serious home cooks and heirloom gardeners.*