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To save hi-jacking the current San Marzano thread, I thought I would start a new one for my question.

I was considering San Marzano next year, but reading through some of the answers on that thread it may not be a suitable variety for outdoor planting.  So my question is, what plum type variety would you recommend for bottling for use in pasta sauces etc.

Location is SE England - Southend on Sea, on an open sunny site(well when the sun shines that is! ;D ) and as mentioned before they wont be under glass.


Thanks in advance,


Iain

Roma (La Roma) is bush type and should do ok in your situation.
Another one that I really like..although where I am I have to grow it under glass is  Jersey Devil..it is heavy cropping cordon type.

I've had San Marzano do very well here in Hampshire, in the past, both in pots and in the ground. This year, I'm growing them in a sheltered, shady spot and they're taking a little longer to flower and set fruit, so I think your sunny site would be an improvement. I've also grown Roma, but on balance prefer San Marzano.

:)

Goodlife and Spudbash thanks for your replies, I am really tempted by San Marzano, but started to doubt the decision when reading the other thread - maybe I'll give both San Marzano and Roma a go  ;D


Iain

The San Marzano I gave my friend is doing lovely,  mine in the greenhouse are miserable and titchy.  Think I have a load of those seeds if you would like to try some.  PM if you want to try

la roma is not even in same league as san marzano

Roma and La Roma are very different, La Roma gives about 7 times the yeild of Roma and I like it very much.

XX Jeannine

I've tried San Marzano and Roma in the past - neither have cropped anything like so well or early as round types - don't bother with them now. My growing conditions are comparatively warm and sunny for UK and tomatoes are either in greenhouse (bottomless pots) or against housewalls (huge pots).

Excuse my newbie faux pas - I did not know there were two types... So I actually meant La Roma  ;)


Iain

Thanks for the very kind and generous offer Lottie Lou, I have sent you a PM.


Iain