Amish Paste (Solanum lycopersicum)

These indeterminate, open pollinated tomatoes are the best paste tomatoes! The plants produce bright red oblong fruits 8-12 oz in size with thick and juicy flesh. They are great for making paste and sauces due to their large, meaty size, but they also hold up well as slicing tomatoes. We love how easy these tomatoes peel for saucing and freezing. And as a bonus, this variety is a heavy producer. If you only have room in your garden for a few tomato plants, this one is a great choice!

Planting/Harvesting Notes

  • Transplant 3-4 ft apart in full sun once chance of frost has passed
  • Support with a strong stake or a tomato cage
  • Matures in 75-80 days

Seed Saving

To save tomato seeds, slice the top off the ripe tomato and scoop out the seeds into a small container. Be sure to label the container with your variety. Once all seeds are in the container, fill the container with water so that the seeds are floating (approximately 1/4-1/2 cup water) and cover the container. Allow the container to sit in a cool, dark place for 3-5 days. It is ok if a moldy film develops on top. After 3-5 days, carefully remove the film and stir. Allow seeds to settle for 1-2 minutes. Any seeds that sink are viable. Carefully pour off any floating seeds and pulp and then strain the sunken seeds. Rinse the remaining gel off the seeds while they are in the strainer. Then spread the seed in a single layer on a drying screen, paper plate, etc. If saving multiple varieties, be sure to label all seeds. After all seeds are dry, store in a labeled paper envelope in a cool dry place.

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