{"product_id":"amish-paste-tomato-heirloom-seeds","title":"Amish Paste, Heirloom Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAmish Paste Heirloom Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring rich tomato flavor from your garden to the saucepan with Amish Paste. This open-pollinated heirloom produces large, red, elongated oval tomatoes with broad, rounded shoulders and gently tapered ends. The full, meaty fruits are delicious simmered into sauce, roasted for dinner, or sliced fresh for a garden sandwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Amish Paste?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, full-bodied paste tomatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad oval fruits have smooth red skin and rounded shoulders, with ends that may taper to a subtle point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaty and flavorful:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy substantial flesh for sauces and cooking, with enough juiciness for fresh eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous fruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits commonly weigh approximately 6–8 ounces, with larger specimens reaching around 12 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e An American variety associated with Amish growers and documented in Wisconsin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported plants continue growing and setting fruit while conditions remain favorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated, non-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic choice for the home vegetable garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a sturdy stake, trellis, or cage at planting time. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to help retain moisture. Preserve enough foliage to shade developing fruit while maintaining airflow around supported vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more space for multi-stemmed or caged plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80–90 days from transplant; weather, seed strain, and growing conditions affect timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red, broad elongated oval tomatoes with rounded shoulders and gently tapered ends; approximately 6–8 ounces, sometimes larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; sturdy support required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25+ or 50+ seeds; choose your packet size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits are fully red and yield slightly to gentle pressure. Handle carefully to avoid bruising. Although meaty, Amish Paste can be juicy; sauce thickness depends on the harvest and cooking time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Amish Paste determinate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is indeterminate, so plan for continuing vine growth and provide sturdy support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it only for sauce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Its flavor also suits fresh slicing, sandwiches, and salads, as well as roasting and sauce making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat shape should I expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect broad, elongated oval fruit with rounded shoulders and gently tapered ends, as shown in the reference-guided images. Individual tomatoes may be rounder or more pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":41712314876038,"sku":"TB\/B1-25-98-922-28","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"~50+ Seeds","offer_id":41712314908806,"sku":"TB\/B1-50-98-922-28","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658520945_pfa2.jpg?v=1770130419","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/amish-paste-tomato-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}