Amish Paste Tomato is a favorite heirloom variety known for its large, meaty fruit and robust, sweet flavor. These deep red, plum-shaped tomatoes typically weigh 8-12 ounces and have few seeds, making them ideal for sauces, salsas, and canning. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Amish Paste Tomato plants are indeterminate, meaning they produce fruit continuously throughout the growing season. Maturing in 80-85 days, the plants are vigorous and require staking or caging for support as they grow. This heirloom variety is prized not only for its rich flavor but also for its versatility, performing equally well in cooked dishes and fresh salads. Its high yields and dependable performance make it a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike. Whether you’re preserving your harvest for winter or enjoying it fresh off the vine, Amish Paste Tomato delivers exceptional quality and taste.

Tomato - Amish Paste - Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Tender Annual Indeterminate. Heirloom. Amish Paste tomatoes are an acorn-shaped, deep-red, paste-type fruit. The vines produce medium-sized, 8-12 ounce fruit. This Amish heirloom has thick flesh and few seeds. It performs better when staked.

Did You Know? Research shows that protective effects of tomatoes against prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease result from the synergy of lycopene with other phytonutrients naturally present in whole tomatoes. Lycopene is highest in organically grown tomatoes.

Soil & Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4"-6" deep at 7-day intervals.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the shoulders may not have changed color yet.

Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 6-12 Days
Height At Maturity: 5'-7'
Days To Maturity: 75-85 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 15"-36"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 | Per 1 oz bulk: 10,820

For more information, please enjoy our Tomato Growing Guide.