San Marzano Tomatoes

Question

Hi, I’m growing San Marzano tomatoes (from garden nursery plants) for the first time. The plants are healthy and loaded with large fruit that is just starting to ripen. I picked the first one a few days ago and when I cut it open it was kind of hollow and dry inside. I picked a green one and it was the same – not much meat to it. Is this how they are supposed to be? Thanks.

Answer 1

I don't think your tomatoes, although narrower than other kinds, should be hollow. There are a couple reasons this could occur, and one could be the soil. Here are a couple articles that may be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomatoes-hollow-inside.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/san-marzano-tomatoes.htm