Tomato 'San marzano gigante'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'San marzano gigante'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. San marzano gigante is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. San marzano gigante needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing San marzano gigante from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Transplanting San marzano gigante

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

San marzano gigante is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting San marzano gigante