{"product_id":"50-graines-de-tomate-san-marzano-legumes-semis-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"50 San Marzano Tomato Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan Marzano tomato, San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino: this is the tomato used in Italian sauces, cultivated since the 19th century in the volcanic soils of Mount Vesuvius. Its dense flesh, skin that slips off in one motion after blanching, and balance between sweetness and acidity have made it the worldwide benchmark for preserved tomatoes—and the only tomato allowed in a true Neapolitan pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright red, weighing 90 to 120 g, in generous clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense flesh, few seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e it reduces very little during cooking, which makes all the difference for a coulis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin that peels away:\u003c\/strong\u003e a distinctive feature of the variety, especially appreciated when preserving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistant to splitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e more tolerant than average of irregular watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth, essential for developing its sugar concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose and well drained, enriched with well-rotted compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from February to April under cover, at \u003cstrong\u003e20 °C minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e—below this temperature, the seeds will not germinate. Cover with 5 mm of soil. Transplant into pots at the two-true-leaf stage. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the last frosts, spacing plants 60 cm apart. \u003cstrong\u003eBury the stem up to the first leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: tomatoes produce roots along the entire buried section, resulting in a more vigorous plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eindeterminate\u003c\/strong\u003e variety: provide a sturdy stake at planting time, as it grows beyond 1.80 m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways water at the base, never over the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, preferably in the morning: water on the leaves provides an entry point for blight. Apply a thick mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly and evenly. At the end of the season, slightly reducing watering concentrates the flavor of fruits intended for preserving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove suckers to concentrate the sap on the fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate crops every three to four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when fully red and firm. For preserving, wait until you have a sufficient quantity—the fruits will keep for a few days at room temperature without losing their qualities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever refrigerate them, as this destroys their aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-basilic-plante-aromatique-legumes-jardin-semences-paysannes\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/a\u003e is its obvious companion, both in the garden and in the sauce. \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/products\/150-graines-d-oeillets-dinde-fleurs-amis-jardins-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eMarigolds\u003c\/a\u003e help limit nematodes. Avoid planting it near potatoes. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associer-tomates-basilic\"\u003ecompanion planting tomatoes and basil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts flowers are pollinated by vibration: only bumblebees make full use of them. Welcoming them directly improves your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an old, open-pollinated variety, growing it contributes to preserving cultivated diversity. See our \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-tomates-anciennes\"\u003eheritage tomatoes to sow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoulis, concentrates, sauces, tomatoes preserved in their natural juices, and pizzas. Also excellent in soup, juice, or raw in salads, although it truly comes into its own when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the pulp from a beautiful, fully ripe fruit and let it ferment for two to three days in a little water—this step breaks down the gelatinous coating that inhibits germination—then rinse: the healthy seeds will sink to the bottom. Dry them flat. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomato for Italian sauces, grown at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865913700685,"sku":"3760335362101","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/45-graines-tomate-san-marzano-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719913325","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ar-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-tomate-san-marzano-legumes-semis-potager-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}