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Growing Giant Garden Paste Hybrid Paste Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden

Begin seeds indoors about two months 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. 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 by removing the weaker seedling when they have reached two inches tall. Fertilize once they have two sets of true leaves. Transplant the seedlings into larger, 4-inch pots once their root systems have developed. Using biodegradable pots will make transplantation into the garden easier.

Practice crop rotations to avoid soil-borne diseases and resource depletion. Before transplanting into your garden soil, the seedlings should be hardened off gradually to acclimate to the 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. A 4-6-8 blend is a good balanced mix for tomatoes. Use a sturdy structure like a tomato cage to support the plant as it starts to get larger. 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 getting water on the leaves. Protect the plants from any cool weather; they are not cold tolerant. Tomato plants struggle to take up sufficient nutrients when temperatures get below 50F.

Harvesting Giant Garden Paste Hybrid Paste Tomatoes

Tomatoes are ready to harvest when entirely red with no green left on the fruit. Gently twist the fruit off the stem or prune off a cluster at a time. Giant Garden Paste Hybrid is an indeterminate bush and will have fruit ready to harvest at multiple 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 before the end of the season.

About Giant Garden Paste Hybrid Paste Tomato Garden Seeds

This variety is known for being a heavy-yielding tomato plant with meaty flesh and good gel content, making it ideal for canning and sauces as well as fresh eating.

tomatoes are great sources of vitamin C, even after being processed for preservation. This is a great way to ensure proper nutrient consumption throughout the winter. Tomatoes are also naturally low in fats and sugars, making them an easy addition to various diets.

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.

Prior to starting your seeds, some tools which might be helpful include: seed starting trays, humidity domes, coco coir minute soil, Boost MaxPro Grow Lights, and worm castings, which are a great alternative to fertilizer.

Giant Garden Paste fruits are ruffled boat-shaped, weigh 8-10 oz., and are bright red. They can either be used for processing or fresh eating. Since many fruits have open locals, there is less moisture to reduce when processing. Giant Garden Paste is indeterminate and crack resistant.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"If your tomato plants are struggling it is usually a lack of sunlight or the absence of a steady watering schedule. While there are many reasons a tomato plant can struggle, these two basic needs are so crucial and yet so frequently overlooked by beginners."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Other Resources

• Guide to Tomatoes

Giant Garden Paste Hybrid Paste Tomato Seeds Per Package:

• 300 mg packet - Approximately 70 Seeds
• .25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 108,800 Seeds

Non-GMO Giant Garden Paste Hybrid Paste Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.