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Heirloom Amish Paste Tomato Seed Growth Habits:
Amish Paste tomato seeds, unlike Roma tomato seeds, produce plants with an indeterminate growth habit. The vines will grow continuously until the first frost. Using a trellis or tomato cage is recommended to keep the fruit of the ground and encourage proper air circulation for a healthy plant.
Amish Paste tomato seeds should be started indoors roughly 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date in your USDA hardiness zone. Before transplanting into your garden soil, the seedlings should be hardened off gradually so that they can acclimate to sunnier, windier conditions.
Tomatoes love sun, requiring at least 8 hours a day to grow well, and they benefit from a consistent watering schedule, which can help prevent blossom end rot.
Various Uses for Amish Paste Tomatoes:
Because they have a meaty texture and sweet flavor, Amish Paste tomatoes are commonly used to make sauces, tomato paste, stews, and ketchup. They are also quite often eaten fresh on green salads or in caprese salads.
Amish Paste Tomato Benefits:
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Amish Paste tomatoes can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. They are excellent sources of vitamins C, A, and K as well as an antioxidant called lycopene, which good for the heart. Amish Paste tomatoes also have potassium, niacin, folate, and vitamin B6.
Additional Information:
Amish paste tomatoes are heirloom tomatoes with a long history dating back the 1870s. The variety's name comes from its origin within an Amish farming community in Wisconsin.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 352 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 2,500 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 10,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 40,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 160,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct)
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Tomato Type: |
Paste - These are oblong and often called Roma-type tomatoes. They have a lower water content. While they can be used in the same ways as slicing and salad tomatoes, they are most commonly used for canning and making tomato sauce or paste. |
Amish Paste Tomato Color: |
Red |
Amish Paste Tomato Flavor: |
Sweet and meaty |
Growing Info
Hardiness Zone: |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
Days to Maturity: |
75-90 (from transplant) |
Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
Plant Spacing: |
24 to 36 inches |
Row Spacing: |
36 inches |
Plant Height: |
36 to 96 inches |
Growth Habit: |
Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F) |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
Direct Sow: |
No |
Start Indoors: |
Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
Plant Width: |
24 to 36 inches |
Growth Speed: |
Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall producers for most USDA Zones. |
Germination Temperature: |
65-85 F |
Pests and Diseases: |
Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
Tomato Use: |
Fresh eating, stews, soups, etc. |