Tomato 'Pomodoro san marzano'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Pomodoro san marzano'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Tomatoes require a fair amount of water and this one is no exception.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Pomodoro san marzano is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Pomodoro san marzano likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Pomodoro san marzano 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Pomodoro san marzano

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

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pomodoro san marzano is a tender plant.

Harvesting Pomodoro san marzano