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San Marzano Tomato

Availability : Pre-Order
Availability : In Stock
$15.74
This product does not ship to: Idaho, Nevada
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height & Spread 3 - 4 Feet
  • Low acidic, sweet flavor is ideal for sauce
  • Indeterminate harvest after 78 to 85 days

The unmistakable oblong fruit with pointed ends is the surefire sign of San Marzano tomatoes. These fleshy tomatoes have a sweet flavor, few seeds, and are low acidic, making them excellent for sauce or canning. The vigorous-growing plants will reach 3 to 4 feet tall and generally yield about 20 pounds of fruit, depending on the conditions. Fruit can be picked early while still slightly green, and it will ripen in a few days.

San Marzano Tomato Care

Plant outdoors after there is no longer a chance of frost. Use rich soil high in organic content that has a pH of 5.8 to 7.0. San Marzano Tomato plants require full sun and prefer consistently damp soil.

Growing San Marzano Tomato

The San Marzano Tomato variety is a tall plant that will grow 6 to 8 feet tall and requires full sun. Fruit can be harvested within 78 to 85 days, and fruit picked early will continue to ripen after being picked. 

Growing San Marzano Tomatoes in Containers 

San Marzano Tomato varieties can grow in a 10-gallon container. Place the container in full sun water while the soil is still damp and use a cage or trellis to support the tall branches.

Watering San Marzano Tomato

Water the San Marzano Tomato while the soil is slightly damp. Drench the soil until it is wet, but make sure the soil is not soggy.

Feeding San Marzano Tomato

Apply a 5-10-10 fertilizer once a month for plants grown in the ground. Potted plants will benefit from a water-soluble fertilizer every few weeks.

San Marzano Tomato Information

USDA Hardiness Zones:
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet
Mature Spread: 18 - Inches
Spacing: 18 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Low
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: N/A
Brand: Burpee
Common Name: San Marzano Tomato
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Tomato ‘San Marzano’
SKU:
TOMSMP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

3.5 Pot

3.5" Pot

Also Known As:
3.5" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W

Volume:
~1.42 quarts

4.25 Pot

4.25" Pot

Also Known As:
4.25" Container
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months

Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"

Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W

Volume:
~1.56 pints

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart
 

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
~1.50 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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