San Marzano
Solanum lycopersicum
The story
The story of this plant spans centuries and continents. Originating in western South America, it may have been first domesticated by the indigenous peoples of Peru and Ecuador, or perhaps in Mexico and Central America. Its very name comes from the Nahuatl word 'tomatl', which became the Spanish 'tomate'. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers discovered the plant and introduced it to Eurasia during the Columbian exchange.
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How to use it
The San Marzano tomato is often used in cooking due to its rich flavor and low acidity, making it ideal for sauces and pastes. It is also a popular choice for home gardeners looking to create a bountiful harvest in their vegetable gardens.
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In the kitchen
The tomato is widely used as an edible berry that is prepared and eaten as a vegetable.
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About
The tomato (see pronunciation) is the edible, often red, fruit of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The plant belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The species originated in western South America. The Nahuatl (Aztec language) word tomatl gave rise to the Spanish word "tomate", from which the English word tomato derived. Its use as a cultivated food may have originated with the indigenous peoples of Peru and Ecuador. The Spanish discovered...
At a glance
What it needs
USDA hardiness
Zones 3–11
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- San Marzano
- Slug
- san-marzano
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Genus
- Solanum
- Species
- lycopersicum
- Category
- Tomato
- Hardiness zone (min)
- 3
- Hardiness zone (max)
- 11
- Average height (cm)
- 0
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 47
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