Tomato Seeds - Paste - Andiamo Hybrid
65 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Andiamo Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, paste tomato. These 5-inch-long bright red elongated paste fruits are firm and meaty, excelling in a sweet flavor with just the right amount of acid. Five to six-ounce fruits are wonderful when eaten fresh, but are also great for making salsa, paste and sauces. Andiamo is a true San Marzano hybrid with high productivity, quality and flavor. ~ 6,800 Seeds per oz. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Andiamo Hybrid Paste Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
Begin seeds indoors about 6-9 weeks before your estimated final spring frost date. Use a well-draining potting or germinating mix to start the seeds. Plant two seeds per cell and cover the seeds. Water with something gentle such as a mister or spray bottle. The soil should stay moist during germination. Water regularly or use a clear plastic dome to increase humidity and moisture. As soon as the first seedling emerges, ensure the tray receives full sun either in a sunny windowsill or with grow lights a few inches above the tray. If using, remove the greenhouse dome to increase air circulation once the seedlings grow. Thin the seedlings to one per cell when they have reached two inches tall. Fertilize once they have two sets of true leaves. Transplant the seedlings into larger, 4-inch pots if necessary.
Do not plant tomatoes in the same soil two years in a row. Before transplanting into your garden soil, the seedlings should be hardened off gradually to acclimate to sunnier, windier conditions. Transplant the seedlings into the garden once the danger of frost has passed. Bury a calcium powder or finely crushed egg shells in the soil beneath the seedlings. Bury the stems a few inches deep to encourage more root development. Remove the lower leaves cast in shade, as they will only take nutrients from the plant and not produce fruit. Fertilize with compost or other granular fertilizer when planting into the garden. Use a sturdy structure like a tomato cage to support the growing plant. Prune the bush periodically throughout the season to remove suckers and bottom leaves. Fertilize once more in mid-season. The ideal soil pH for growth is between 6.0 to 7.0. Water regularly to ensure proper nutrient uptake and avoidance of disease. Avoid soggy soil and splashing water onto the leaves. Protect the plants from any unexpectedly cool weather. Tomato plants struggle to take up sufficient nutrients when temperatures get below 50F.
Harvesting Andiamo Hybrid Paste Tomatoes
Tomatoes are ready to harvest when fully red with no green left on the fruit. Gently twist the fruit off the stem or prune off a cluster. Andiamo Hybrid is an indeterminate variety and will have fruit ready to harvest at various times throughout the season. The harvest can last 2-4 months, depending on the growing zone. Harvest the red tomatoes promptly to encourage more fruit to set on and ripen.
About Andiamo Hybrid Paste Tomato Garden Seeds
These 5-inch long bright red elongated paste fruits are firm and meaty, excelling in a sweet flavor with just the right amount of acid. Five to six-ounce fruits are wonderful when eaten fresh but are also great for making salsa, paste, ketchup, and pasta sauce. A true San Marzano variety.
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Andiamo Hybrid tomatoes can be eaten as part of a healthy diet. They are excellent sources of vitamins C, A, and K and an antioxidant called lycopene, which is good for the heart. Andiamo Hybrid tomatoes also have potassium, niacin, folate, and vitamin B6.
Indeterminate variety tomatoes need more structural support than determinate tomato plants. Indeterminates will continue to grow all season long until the frost kills them. There are many solutions to finding the right support system, but popular choices include stacking tomato cages and the string and post method.
Some helpful products for growing tomatoes are our seed starting trays, humidity domes, coco coir minute soil, Boost MaxPro Grow Lights, and worm castings, which are a great alternative to compost.
Andiamo Hybrid Paste tomatoes are recommended for field and garden plot growing. Stagger tomato plantings 2-3 weeks apart in order to have healthy fruits available throughout the season.
Tips From Our Gardeners
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Andiamo Hybrid Paste Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 106 Seeds
- .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 lycopersicum (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| 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. |
| Andiamo Hybrid Tomato Color: | Red |
| Andiamo Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Very meaty and has a sweet flavor, with just the right amount of acid |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 65 (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: | Early - Ready for harvest from about 60 to 69 days (or less, depending on variety) from transplant to harvest. Including time for indoor seed starts, this can range to about 130 days (or less depending on the variety) from sowing the seed to harvest. To have a tomato by the 4th of July, you would have to start seeds indoors from mid to late February and transplant by mid-April at the latest. |
| 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 over-watering. 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: | Salsa, fresh eating, stews, soups, sauces, etc. |