tomato (plum) 'San Marzano 2'
plum tomato or Solanum lycopersicum 'San Marzano 2'
A popular plum tomato with large crops of dense, meaty-fleshed fruits with few seeds and produced over a long period from early in the season. ‘San Marzano 2’ is the latest variety of this classic Italian tomato which is used mainly for cooking and is perfect for making sauces and passata.
Growing instructions:
From February to May, sow 1cm deep in trays or two seeds per pot selecting the strongest seedling on germination. This takes one to two weeks and is best done at 64°F (18°C), ideally in a heated propagator, or covered with a clear plastic bag and placed on a warm windowsill. Use multi-purpose compost, to cover seeds. Plant out in a greenhouse from March or outside once the risk of frost has passed. Remove all side shoots as they appear. Pinch the growing tip when the plant has formed seven trusses under cover or four trusses outdoors.
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
approx 300 seeds
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