Tomato Seeds - Paste - Napoli
75-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Napoli Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, determinate, Italian paste tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt race 1, and Alternaria Stem Canker. Napoli is a bright red, pear-shaped, medium Italian paste-type tomato weighing around 3 ounces. This variety will produce heavy yields. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Napoli Paste Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
Napoli seeds are best to start at about 6-8 weeks before the final frost. Begin sowing tomato plants in early spring with a seed-starting container under grow lights or in a greenhouse. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in a warm, moist seed-starting mix. Use a root growth-focused fertilizer at the time of sowing. Germination will take 1-2 weeks. You can sow Napoli Tomato seeds outdoors once the threat of frost has passed or when your area’s lowest temperatures exceed 50 F. These plants must have a minimum of 50 F for germination but prefer 65-80 F generally. After 6 weeks, or once seedlings grow about 4 inches tall and have 2 sets of true leaves, harden them off before transplanting them outdoors. Once you are ready to transplant, till rich, composted soil in your planting location of choice and prepare 8-12 inch holes. Then, remove all of the smaller leaves on each Napoli plant, leaving a single top set of healthy leaves. Bury it deep enough to where just 2 inches of the plant remain above the soil, with only their top set of healthy leaves exposed. This method increases root development and improves plant establishment speeds. Space the plants 2 feet apart with 3-4 feet in between rows.
Use a trellis or stake for support as the plant grows. You can also transfer Napoli Red Tomatoes to a container at least 14-20 inches wide and 2 feet deep to set on your patio, as this small and shorter bush type grows 2-4 feet tall and doesn't take up too much space. Instead of potting soil, try using a rich soilless starting mixture. Feed your Napoli tomatoes by scattering a fertilizer of choice (compost tea also works) at the base of the plants throughout the season. Be sure to follow any manufacturer's directions on commercially produced fertilizers. Water Napoli plants regularly, but avoid standing water. In general, tomatoes prefer full sun and rich, warm, well-drained soil with compost and a pH level of 6.0-6.8.
Harvesting Napoli Paste Tomatoes
Harvest Napoli Tomatoes before their skin feels too soft and once their red color is complete. In general, it's recommended to begin harvesting canning tomatoes once they start to turn in color. Harvest tomato plants by gently pulling the bright-red, 3-ounce fruit from their green calyx hat with one hand while holding the stem with the other; this prevents tearing of the stem. Ripest tomatoes may be pulled from the vine by hand, while under-ripe ones should be clipped with shears. Napoli paste tomatoes are a determinate bush variety and will have just a few weeks of intense harvest.
About Napoli Paste Tomato Garden Seeds
This compact plant is excellent for anyone who wants to grow a paste tomato but does not have a full-size garden to do so. Napoli is perfect for any home garden. It resists Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt race 1, and Alternaria Stem Canker.
Napoli is a bright red, pear-shaped, medium Italian paste-type tomato weighing around 3 ounces. This variety will produce heavy yields. It is ideal for growing in raised beds, fields, greenhouses, and large containers. When growing in containers, use a minimum of a 10-gallon container.
Determinate tomatoes are the type that pickers like because they are easy to reach and become ripe for harvest around the same time. Nice, short vines produce heavy yields of bright red, plum-type fruit over a long season. Napoli is the premier canning tomato in Italy, with heavy walls, very few seeds, and little juice. This is still the canning industry's premier choice in Italy.
Like all tomato varieties, Napoli tomato seeds yield fruits high in lycopene. It is thought that this antioxidant reduces the risk of heart disease and is good for the eyes, potentially protecting against macular degeneration. It also may combat prostate cancer as well as cancers of the intestinal region. Napoli tomatoes also provide vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Napoli Determinants are perfect for tomato lovers with little space to spare. They do not grow too big but produce delicious fruits for fresh eating, sun drying, or canning."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Napoli Paste Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 65 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 Napoli Paste Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (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. |
| Napoli Tomato Color: | Red |
| Napoli Tomato Flavor: | Rich, tangy |
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 60 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Determinate - Determinate tomatoes are more compact, bush-type plants that set their fruit all at once and end the harvest. They won't continue to produce tomatoes after that. By planting multiple plants in intervals a week apart, you can continue to harvest for longer periods. |
| 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: | Resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt race 1, and Alternaria Stem Canker. 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: | Paste, sauces, salsa, soup, ketchup, etc. |