San Marzano

San Marzano Tomato is a classic Italian heirloom paste tomato prized worldwide for its dense flesh, low seed content, and rich tomato flavour. This variety produces elongated, plum-shaped red fruits that are considered one of the best tomatoes for sauces and preserving.

Plants are vigorous and productive, producing heavy clusters of uniform fruits throughout the season. This variety is a staple for home gardeners and market growers focused on high-quality sauce tomatoes.

Plant Details

Plant type: Indeterminate heirloom tomato
Growth habit: Tall, vining, highly productive
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")
Support: Staking or caging required
Container friendly: Only in very large containers with strong support

Fruit and Harvest

San Marzano produces elongated, deep red paste tomatoes with thick flesh, low moisture, and few seeds. Fruits are rich, sweet, and intensely tomato-flavoured when cooked.

Excellent for:

Tomato sauces
Canning and preserving
Roasting
Paste and cooking

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Earlier harvests in northern climates
Strong early vine growth
Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: sauce makers, canning gardeners, market growers, and gardeners wanting authentic Italian-style paste tomato production.