Amish Paste Tomato

Amish Paste Tomato is a cherished indeterminate heirloom from Wisconsin, known for large, meaty, flavorful paste fruits. Plants yield tons of medium to large red tomatoes weighing 8 to 12 oz each, with few seeds, thick walls, and a rich, sweet flavor that has made it a favorite among heirloom enthusiasts.

At a glance

• Variety: Amish Paste Tomato
• Type: Heirloom, non-GMO, roma/paste type
• Plant habit: Indeterminate
• Fruit: Red, meaty, 8 to 12 oz, few seeds
• Origin: Wisconsin
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Pasta sauce and tomato paste
• Ketchup
• Canning and preserving
• High-yield home gardens
• Fresh eating, thanks to its sweet flavor

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. As an indeterminate, plants keep producing all season, so stake or cage them and provide full sun with consistent moisture for the heaviest yields.

Flavor profile

Rich and sweet with meaty, thick walls, more flavorful than most modern paste tomatoes and versatile enough for sauce or the salad bowl.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.