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- Days to maturity
- 79–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
San Marzano 2, also listed as San Marzano II, is an Italian plum tomato for sauce. Indeterminate vines bear elongated red fruit of about 5 to 7 ounces in clusters of five or six, with green shoulders before the fruit colors. The reference lists it as disease resistant. Stake or cage the vines and process fruit as the clusters ripen.
San Marzano 2 traits
- Italian plum and paste tomato, also known as San Marzano II
- Elongated red fruit about 5 to 7 oz in clusters of 5 or 6
- Green shoulders before ripening
- Indeterminate vines; listed as disease resistant
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marzano 2 this page | 79–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Kellogg's Breakfast | 79–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Quick Pick | 79 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Supersonic | 79 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Yellow Oxheart | 79 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
San Marzano 2 FAQ
What kind of tomato is San Marzano 2?
San Marzano 2, also listed as San Marzano II, is an Italian plum tomato for sauce. Indeterminate vines bear elongated red fruit of about 5 to 7 ounces in clusters of five or six, with green shoulders before the fruit colors.
How many days to maturity is San Marzano 2?
San Marzano 2 is listed at 79–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does San Marzano 2 compare with other tomato varieties?
San Marzano 2: 79–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Kellogg's Breakfast (79–90 days), Quick Pick (79 days), Supersonic (79 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is San Marzano 2 good for?
San Marzano 2 is grown for sauce and paste, canning.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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