An Italian cultural heritage from 1950 with large, oval, plum-like tomatoes renowned for their delightful juiciness and creamy texture. The tomatoes grow to about 10 cm long with a bright red and charming color, and look incredibly appetizing. This variety is one of the world’s most commonly used tomatoes for cooking and is often used for crushed tomatoes in various recipes worldwide, including authentic Neapolitan pizza. It is outstanding in pasta sauces, stews, and canning thanks to its enchanting tomato flavor. Today, San Marzano 2 is considered one of the world’s most famous tomato varieties and is often referred to in popular culture as the mother of sauce tomatoes.

The variety is tall and produces abundant harvests right up until the first frost. So, if you are looking for the ultimate cooking tomato for enchanting pasta sauces, magical pizzas, or preserving, San Marzano 2 is a sure bet.