🍅🇮🇹 Organic Non-GMO Italian San Marzano 2 Tomato Seeds – 0.5g | Solanum lycopersicum | Classic Sauce Tomato | Approx. 125–150 Seeds

Description:

Grow one of the most famous tomatoes in the world — the Italian San Marzano 2. This organic, non-GMO heirloom variety is celebrated for its thick flesh, low seed count, and rich, sweet flavor, making it the gold standard for sauces, canning, and Italian cuisine.

San Marzano tomatoes grow as indeterminate vines and produce elongated, plum-shaped fruits with deep red skin and exceptional taste. A must-have for any home chef or heirloom gardener.

🌱 Seed Count: Approx. 125–150 seeds per 0.5g
(San Marzano seeds average 250–300 per gram)

🌿 Key Information:

• Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum

• Variety: San Marzano 2

• Seed Weight: 0.5g (~125–150 seeds)

• Fruit Type: Plum / Roma

• Fruit Shape: Elongated, cylindrical with pointed ends

• Fruit Color: Deep red

• Plant Type: Indeterminate (requires staking)

• Plant Height: 150–200 cm (5–6.5 feet)

• Sowing Time: Indoors – 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days from transplant

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Soil Type: Rich, well-draining soil with compost

• Soil pH: 6.0–6.8

• Watering Needs: Regular deep watering; avoid wetting foliage

• Spacing: 50–70 cm between plants

• Uses: Tomato sauces, pasta dishes, pizza sauce, canning, fresh eating

• Special Features: Organic, non-GMO, heirloom, meaty texture, low acid, low seed content

🍅 Growing Tips:

• Start indoors with a heat mat for faster germination.

• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

• Use cages or trellising for vertical support.

• Pick fruits when fully red and firm for best flavor.

• Great companion plants: basil, carrots, onions, and marigolds.

🌟 Fun Fact: San Marzano tomatoes originate from the volcanic soils near Mount Vesuvius in Italy, known for enhancing the tomato’s natural sweetness and low acidity.

The package contains 0.5 g of seeds.