Tomato 'Blue Marzano' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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SKU
GH2348
Blue Marzano fruits color up with an eggplant purple to blue-black blush, then finish to a rich burgundy or maroon red with firm, meaty red flesh and very few seeds.
Blue Marzano is a striking twist on the classic San Marzano, producing elongated, pointed paste tomatoes that often run about 2.5 inches long and roughly 2 to 3 ounces each. Fruits color up with an eggplant purple to blue-black blush, then finish to a rich burgundy or maroon red with firm, meaty red flesh and very few seeds. With lower moisture than slicers and a mild, sweet, gently earthy flavor, it excels in pizza sauce, pastes, purees, and canning, and it is also a fun addition to fresh salads. Indeterminate plants are typically midseason at about 75 to 85 days from transplant and can stay on the more compact side for an indeterminate, making them a good fit for sturdy cages, raised beds, and even large containers. Plant early for best late-season ripening, since the darker skin can slow things down as nights cool.
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color | Blue/Anthocyanin, Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
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