73-97 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Super Italian Paste Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, paste tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. We assure you, it's worth it for the ten-ounce, 6-inch gorgeous tomatoes you'll yield! Try making them into a smooth and rich tomato paste for a homemade pizza, or use their firm and meaty build to your advantage as a topping. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Tomato Seeds - Super Italian Paste
We assure you, it's worth it for the ten-ounce, 6-inch gorgeous tomatoes you'll yield! Try making them into a smooth and rich tomato paste for a homemade pizza, or use their firm and meaty build to your advantage as a topping!
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
- 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (Previously Lycopersicon esculentum, however this name is no longer accepted as correct) |
| Super Italian Paste Tomato Color: | Red |
| Super Italian Paste Tomato Flavor: | Sweet, rich, meaty |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 73-97 (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 96 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| 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) |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Pests and Diseases: | 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: | Canning, sauces, stews, soups, etc. |
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