{"product_id":"tomato-san-marzano-red-plum","title":"Tomato San Marzano Red Plum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic Italian \u003cstrong\u003eheritage plum tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e is considered to be the best variety for making sauces and passata, and has been designated as the only tomato that can be used to make True Neapolitan Pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prolific tomato will grow well in the greenhouse as well as outside, ripens quickly and produces crops over a long period. The fruits are meaty with a sweet flavour and contain very little water and few seeds which make it ideal for tomato sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 457px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129px; height: 44px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 44px;\"\u003eSow indoors February to April, delay sowing for outdoor crops until late March \/April.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 110px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 129px; height: 220px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 110px;\"\u003eTomatoes prefer fertile well drained soil. San Marzano Red Plum tomatoes can be grown either in a greenhouse or outside, in a sunny sheltered position e.g. up against a wall or garage, either in a bed, large pot\/container or in grow bags.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 110px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 110px;\"\u003eSow seeds 0.5cm (1\/4in) deep, in modules or trays filled with moist compost and place in a warm light position such as a south facing windowsill or where temperature is 18–21°C (65 to 70°F).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 164px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"5\" style=\"width: 129px; height: 472px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to do Next\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 164px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the seedlings are about 15cm (6in) high, transplant to their final growing positions, planting 40cm (16in) apart if in a bed or 2 to 3 plants per grow bag\/container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the plants are to be grown outdoors they should be hardened of for 7 to 10 days,  after the date of the last frost, prior to transplanting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 88px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 88px;\"\u003eErect support as soon as possible, either with canes or metal spiral supports at least 2m (6.5ft) tall. Tie in the main stem to the support as it grows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 44px;\"\u003eWater well to keep the compost evenly and consistently moist and keep weed free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 110px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 110px;\"\u003eRemove, 'pinch out', side shoots which appear between the leaf and main stem  and once 5 to 6 trusses have set remove the growing tip to ensure the plant focuses its energy on ensuring the remaining fruits mature and ripen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 66px;\"\u003eWhen the first fruits start to form, feed with a liquid fertiliser (high in potash) and every 2 to 3 weeks up until the end of August.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129px; height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 22px;\"\u003eJuly to October.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 129px; height: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandy Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 66px;\"\u003eTry potting up side shoots as soon as they are removed, they should develop roots easily and will give you some additional plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 66px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 66px;\"\u003ePick fruits before first frosts. If tomatoes are still green, pick and leave on a warm windowsill for them to ripen. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 129px; height: 88px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 44px;\"\u003eGood companions: Basil, chives, garlic, marigolds, nasturtium, parsley.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 44px;\"\u003eBad Companions: Brassicas, sweetcorn, potato and fennel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 88px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129px; height: 88px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 88px;\"\u003eTomatoes are packed with antioxidants and are rich in Vitamins A and C, all helping to stimulate your immune system.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 154px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 129px; height: 154px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 314px; height: 154px;\"\u003eTomatoes are extremely versatile , eaten both cooked and raw. They can be sliced in a sandwich, eaten whole in a salad, chopped and cooked in various sauces or if a bigger variety, they can be stuffed and baked. The unripened green fruits can also be used in a tomato chutney.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds to Sow Limited","offers":[{"title":"30","offer_id":10039288168484,"sku":"TO-SAN-007","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":10039288201252,"sku":"TO-SAN-007B","price":0.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1494\/7000\/products\/Bitmap_San_Marzano_Red_Plum.png?v=1549730639","url":"https:\/\/www.seedstosow.co.uk\/products\/tomato-san-marzano-red-plum","provider":"Seeds to Sow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}