Tomato

Basic Information

Seed Number

107

Seed Name

Tomato

Variety

Amish Paste

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Solanaceae

Plant Type

Indeterminate paste tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Planting Method

Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Mar 24

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 1

Plantable Months

March, April, May, June

Indoor Start

Mar 24 – Apr 7

Direct Sow

Not Recommended

Transplant

May 12 – Jun 1

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

6 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

1 weeks

Germination Days

5–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

85 days from transplant

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

75-85°F

Planting Depth

1/4 in

Plant Spacing

18-24 in

Row Spacing

36-48 in

Thin-To Spacing

Not recorded

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

About 1-1.5 in/week; maintain even moisture during flowering and fruit development

Soil Preference

Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; approximately pH 6.0-6.8

Minimum Container Size

10 gal

Plant Height

Indeterminate vine; typically 6+ ft with support

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

Yes

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Start indoors; transplant after frost
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 15 – Jun 20
Days to Harvest / Bloom: 70–95 days from transplant
Container Friendly: Yes, 5–10+ gal
Pollinator Friendly: Flowers support pollinators
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary
Succession / Reusable Notes: Start indoors yearly. Paste tomatoes are great for sauce/canning.
Zone 6B Notes: Transplant after frost and when soil has warmed. Provide cages/stakes.
Companion Plants: Basil, carrots, onions, parsley, marigolds, nasturtiums, calendula, borage, garlic, chives
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Fennel, potatoes, corn very close by
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

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Zone 6B: Start indoors approximately 6 weeks before the May 5 last frost and transplant after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed.
Germination: Maintain warm seed-starting conditions around 75-85°F and consistent moisture.
Harvest: Harvest fully red fruits. Amish Paste produces meaty 8-12 ounce fruits suitable for sauce, salsa, canning and fresh eating.
Seed Saving: Amish Paste is an open-pollinated heirloom. Ferment seed from fully ripe fruits, rinse and dry thoroughly before storage.
Special Care: Indeterminate vines require sturdy staking or trellising and continue producing until frost.
Research Source: Seed Savers Exchange — https://shop.seedsavers.org/amish-paste-organic-tomato — 85-day maturity from transplant, heirloom paste type and 8-12 ounce fruit
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/tomatoes/paste-tomatoes/amish-paste-organic-tomato-seed-3817G.html — indeterminate habit, 8-12 ounce fruit, paste use and heirloom status
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