Amish Paste Tomato
Best heirloom choice for home cooks making sauces and canning.
Experience the Amish Paste Tomato, an 1870 heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional sweetness among paste tomatoes. Originating from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Amish communities, these juicy, 8-12 oz fruits boast meaty flesh with very few seeds, making them perfect for crafting sauces, slicing fresh, or canning. This organic, indeterminate variety matures in 85 days, thriving with fertile soil and consistent moisture. It's a reliable choice for gardeners seeking superior flavor and usability in their paste tomatoes.
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Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
/ Solanum lycopersicum
Who it's for
- Serious canners needing high-yield, large-fruited tomato plants
- Home cooks preparing homemade sauces and canned goods
- Gardeners seeking heirloom flavor for fresh and cooked meals
Who should skip it
- Gardeners lacking space or materials for heavy-duty staking
- Growers in regions with short, cool summer seasons
- Beginners struggling with consistent garden irrigation schedules
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Meaty flesh and minimal seeds make this a top-tier sauce tomato.
Flavor Profile
Uncommon sweetness sets this heirloom apart from standard paste varieties.
Yield Potential
Indeterminate growth habit ensures a steady harvest throughout the growing season.
Germination Reliability
Consistent sprouting when soil temperatures hit the optimal 70-85 degree range.
Ease of Cultivation
Requires consistent moisture and staking to support heavy, large fruits.
Heirloom Authenticity
A verified 1870 variety preserving genuine Amish agricultural heritage.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Germination
7-14 days
Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination
70-85ºF
Seed Sowing Depth
1/4” deep
Days to Maturity
85 days
Plant Spacing
24-36" apart
Type
Heirloom Paste Tomato
Organic
Yes
Features
- 1870 Heirloom variety
- Sweeter flavor profile
- Meaty flesh, few seeds
- Ideal for sauces and canning
- Indeterminate growth habit
- Certified Organic
- Reliable germination
- Juicy 8-12 oz fruits
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Amish Paste Tomato, noting its rich, meaty texture perfect for sauces and canning. Gardeners find the seeds highly reliable, reporting excellent germination rates and robust, high yielding plants. This variety delivers significant value, often exceeding expectations for flavor and production compared to standard paste tomatoes, making it a staple for home preservation.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. Because of this, you will need to provide sturdy staking or a trellis to support the vines as they grow.
While most paste tomatoes are known for being dry and strictly for cooking, the Amish Paste is celebrated for its unusually sweet, juicy flavor. This makes it a versatile choice that performs just as well in fresh salads as it does in sauces and canning.
You should space your plants 24 to 36 inches apart. This spacing ensures adequate airflow, which is crucial for preventing disease and allowing the plant to focus its energy on fruit production.
Under optimal conditions, with soil temperatures between 70-85ºF, you can expect germination within 7 to 14 days. Ensure you sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep for the best results.
Yes, these are certified organic seeds. They are grown and processed without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, making them a great choice for organic home gardens.
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