Tomato 'San Marzano Redorta'

taste test.. = wonderful.
This is hands down, the best tasting paste tomato I have ever grown.
It rivals the better "OP" sl...Read Moreicers I have grown.
I can only wonder what it would have tasted like, if it had been allowed to ripen on the vine..
[picked early because of raccoons]
I will be saving seeds and growing this one again..

Have had this for several years and is one of my favorites.

Hands down my favorite garden tomato. I initially transplanted these in mid April, but noticed that they didn't really pick up steam unt...Read Moreil the middle of May. They are obviously a heat-loving variety, and handled 90's and the occasional triple digit afternoon without too much stress. Produced well throughout a brutal Texas summer, and finally lost their battle to persistent triple digit temperatures around August 15.
Fruits were meaty, heavy for their size and had very little seed. Made the most fantastic of fresh pasta sauces and some of the richest pico de gallo and salsas we've ever made. Sliced much better than expected, and are delicious for fresh eating as well.
Plants reached about 7 feet in height on a strict organic fertilizing program. Plant at least 3 to keep family-sized portions of sauce flowing into your kitchen throughout the summer. Don't forget to plant basil...they're made for each other!

I can only say good things about this tomato, it is the largest pear type I grew so far, great taste, perfect for fresh eating and cooking.