West Coast Seeds San Marzano Lampadina II Organic Roma Tomato Seeds
This rare Italian heirloom has incredible flavour and texture. The lobed fruits look like long red peppers with firm pulp and thick skin. They are perfect for canning or making tomato paste. The indeterminate plants are also disease resistant. 78-85 days, OP.
Approx. 15 seeds
Smaller determinate varieties (bush) have a concentrated fruit set. Indeterminate types (vines) need to be staked or trellised.
Timing: Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Only move outdoors once night time temperatures are reliably above 10°C (50°F).
Seeding: Sow seeds 1cm (1/2") deep in individual pots, using a sterile seed starter mix. Soil temperature should be at least 21°C (70°F). Bottom heat speeds germination. Pot up into larger pots as needed.
Growing: To reduce legginess, provide strong light close to the seedlings, and use a fan to provide air circulation. Mix one cup of balanced organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant. Protect plants from rain and overhead watering to prevent disease.
Seed Specs: Canada No. 1 germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 3 years.