San Marzano Tomato Seeds

In addition to being an incredibly productive tomato plant, San Marzano tomatoes are responsible for some of the greatest Italian meals in existence! These plum tomatoes are the perfect for saucing and preserving to add to your favourite pasta or pizza dishes.

This Italian heirloom originated in the Italian town of San Marzano sul Sarno and is often compared to the Roma tomato. The San Marzano tomato however has a much thicker flesh with less seeds and a stronger, sweeter and less acidic flavour making it the must have tomato in your garden. And if that wasn't enough, the San Marzano tomato is capable of producing more than 15kg of fruit per plant with a longer growing season than its other tomato relatives! 

Planting information

When to sow?

Sow seeds late Winter - Summer, or all year round for growers in tropical and subtropical regions.

How to sow?

In punnets, bury seeds approximately 5mm deep. Transplant mature plant and bury half of stem to encourage stronger root growth.

Germination

Allow for 10-14 days for seedlings to emerge

Staking

Yes

Water

Daily

Position

Full sun

Height 

1.5-2m

Spacing

75cm

Harvest

9-15 weeks

Best before

December 2026