Fruit VegetablesIntermediate
San Marzano Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Scientific Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Family
Solanaceae
Origin
San Marzano, Italy
Type
Annual vine (indeterminate)
78-85 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: Sweet, less acidic, meaty with few seeds
- The ultimate sauce tomato
- Traditional pizza sauce
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Slow-cooked ragù
- Tomato paste
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
FebruaryMarch
Sow Outdoors
Not recommended
Harvest
AugustSeptemberOctober
Health Benefits
- Very high lycopene concentration
- Low acidity for sensitive stomachs
- Rich in vitamins A and C
- Contains potassium and folate
- Heart-healthy antioxidants