Grow classic, flavorful fruits with these premium Non-GMO Red San Marzano Seeds. Known for their rich taste and meaty texture, San Marzano plants produce elongated fruits perfect for sauces, roasting, and preserving. These productive plants thrive in full sun and perform well in garden plots, raised beds, and large containers.
Red San Marzano plants are highly valued for their dependable growth and abundant yields, making them a favorite among home gardeners and culinary growers alike.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Red San Marzano seeds
- Produces rich, flavorful, elongated fruits
- Excellent for homemade sauces and cooking
- High-yielding and vigorous plants
- Suitable for garden beds, containers, and vertical supports
Specifications
- Plant Type: Warm-season fruiting plant
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
- Planting Season: Spring after frost
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
- Sun Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
- Soil pH: 6.0–6.8
- Water Needs: Moderate; water at soil level
- Planting Depth: ¼ inch
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Row Spacing: 3–4 feet
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70–85 days
- Growth Habit: Indeterminate (requires support)
- Climate: Warm-season; frost-sensitive
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Container Friendly: Yes, in 5+ gallon containers with support
- Fertilizer Needs: Requires balanced fertilizer during growth
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Keep soil warm (70–80°F) for best germination.
- Transplant outdoors after frost when seedlings are hardened off.
- Space plants 18–24 inches apart with sturdy stakes or cages.
- Provide full sun and consistent watering at the soil line.
- Mulch plants to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
- Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm.