Amish Paste Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
A small Italian tomato, yet nice and fleshy! A great variety to grow and discover!
This slightly oval Italian tomato was once grown by the Amish community. It was discovered in Wisconsin, USA. It is commonly used for cooking, although it is delicious eaten fresh. Fleshy, with few seeds, it is quite productive. MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions about 10 days before planting by taking them out during the day. Lay the plants horizontally, slightly arching the plant to bring the leaves up.
| Quantity: Envelope of about 30 seeds |
| Plant type: Annual |
| Family: Solanaceae |
| Color: Red |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Sowing: Inside |
| Row spacing: 70 cm |
| Days to maturity: 75 days |
| Germination: 7 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 45 cm |
| Depth: 5 mm |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Watering: Regular |
| Soil: Well drained |
| Shape: Herbaceous |
| Type of growth: Indeterminate growth |
| Width: 45 cm with tutor or 60 cm if left on the ground |
| Height: 1 m |