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San Marzano Old Selection Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] San Marzano Old Selection tomato seeds, slim elongated fruit, the historic original ecotype.

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San Marzano Old Selection Tomato

San Marzano Old Selection tomato is the original variety from which modern commercial selections derive: slim, elongated fruit with intense flavour and a long tradition in the Sarno-Nocera area.

The San Marzano Old Selection Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A tall, rustic indeterminate plant, like the historic crops of the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino.

How to Sow San Marzano Old Selection

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant into the field from April-May, with sturdy vertical staking.

How to Grow San Marzano Old Selection

It prefers the fertile alluvial soils typical of its area of origin, with regular watering and balanced fertilising.

Tips for San Marzano Old Selection

The slim, elongated fruit, about 70-90 g, keeps firm skin and few seeds, typical of the historic selection.

Diseases and Pests of San Marzano Old Selection

Like other San Marzano selections, monitor for downy mildew and fusarium wilt in more humid seasons.

Uses and Curiosities of San Marzano Old Selection

Ideal for sauces and preserves following the traditional Campanian recipe, thanks to its compact, low-water flesh.

Properties of San Marzano Old Selection

Rich in lycopene and vitamin C, San Marzano Old Selection tomato has antioxidant properties and a sweet, mildly tangy taste.

Nutritional Values of San Marzano Old Selection

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g