San Marzano | |
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) | |
Maturity | 85 days |
Type | Heirloom |
Vine | Indeterminate[dubious – discuss] |
Plant height | 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) |
Fruit weight | 110 grams (3.9 oz) |
Leaf | Regular leaf |
Color | Red (pink) |
Shape | Plum |
A San Marzano tomato is a variety of plum tomato originating in the Campania region in Italy. It is known for its flavour and quality as a canning tomato. San Marzano production is protected by a European protected designation of origin certification.[1]