San Marzano Tomato - Determinate
Grow classic San Marzano-style paste tomatoes ideal for thick masala bases, sauces, and slow-cooked dishes.
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About This Tomato
This determinate San Marzano-type tomato produces elongated, dense fruits with thick flesh and low moisture. Valued for cooking rather than fresh slicing, the firm texture and balanced acidity allow tomatoes to break down smoothly into rich masalas and gravies without becoming watery.
Determinate plants grow to a manageable size and set much of their fruit within a shorter harvest window, offering a concentrated crop perfect for batch cooking and preserving.
Why We Chose This Variety
We selected this determinate San Marzano-type for growers who want a traditional paste-style tomato adapted to structured garden spaces. Its dense flesh, predictable harvest timing, and strong performance in California-style gardens make it a dependable choice for home cooks focused on sauces, masalas, and slow-cooked dishes.
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