Common Name: tomato
Genus: Lycopersicon
Species: esculentum
Cultivar: 'San Marzano'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Half Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy
Height: 150cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Tomatoes are a favourite summer crop for greenhouses, and if started early enough in heat, can produce six to eight more trusses of fruit during the summer and autumn. 'San Marzano' is a classic plum/paste type of tomato, borne on intermediate vines. This variety produces clusters of delicious, elongated fruit and performs best if staked.
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