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Pomodoro San marzano

€ 1.20 EUR
€ 1.20 EUR
Weight
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Dimensions
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The Pomodoro San Marzano is the most famous Italian heirloom plum tomato (pomodoro pelato), traditionally grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius in Campania. It features an elongated, distinctive cylindrical shape with thick flesh, few seeds, low acidity, and a sweet, rich flavor.

  • 🌱 Sowing: from February to April in protected seedbeds or warm greenhouses (at around 20–24°C) to give the plants an early start before warm weather arrives.
  • ☀️ Exposure: in full Sun ☀️, requiring intense direct sunlight and warmth to develop its signature sweet taste and help the fruits ripen uniformly.
  • 💧 Watering: regular and deep, keeping the soil consistently moist while avoiding waterlogging; try to water at the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry.
  • 🌿 Soil & Care: fertile, loose, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Since San Marzano is typically an indeterminate (vining) variety, it requires sturdy stakes or cages and regular pruning of side shoots to support the heavy clusters of fruit.
  • ✂️ Harvesting: from July to October, picking the tomatoes individually or in clusters when they turn a uniform, bright red color and feel slightly firm yet yielding.
  • ❄️ End of Cycle: annual summer crop that completes its productive cycle with the arrival of cold autumn temperatures and early frosts.
  • The Pomodoro San Marzano is the most famous Italian heirloom plum tomato (pomodoro pelato), traditionally grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius in Campania. It features an elongated, distinctive cylindrical shape with thick flesh, few seeds, low acidity, and a sweet, rich flavor.

  • 🌱 Sowing: from February to April in protected seedbeds or warm greenhouses (at around 20–24°C) to give the plants an early start before warm weather arrives.
  • ☀️ Exposure: in full Sun ☀️, requiring intense direct sunlight and warmth to develop its signature sweet taste and help the fruits ripen uniformly.
  • 💧 Watering: regular and deep, keeping the soil consistently moist while avoiding waterlogging; try to water at the base of the plant to keep the leaves dry.
  • 🌿 Soil & Care: fertile, loose, and well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Since San Marzano is typically an indeterminate (vining) variety, it requires sturdy stakes or cages and regular pruning of side shoots to support the heavy clusters of fruit.
  • ✂️ Harvesting: from July to October, picking the tomatoes individually or in clusters when they turn a uniform, bright red color and feel slightly firm yet yielding.
  • ❄️ End of Cycle: annual summer crop that completes its productive cycle with the arrival of cold autumn temperatures and early frosts.