Heirloom Amish Paste variety: Ensures authentic, traditional tomato flavor and quality
Juicy, mild, sweet flavor: Delivers a delicious taste perfect for sandwiches and fresh eating
Meaty, paste-like texture: Ideal for canning and slicing without soggy bread
High yield: Produces 8 to 12 ounce oblong fruit per plant
Versatile use: Suitable for both canning and fresh eating
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The Amish Paste Tomato is an heirloom variety that was discovered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but is thought to have originated in Wisconsin around 1870. Amish Paste's indeterminate plants produce good yields of 8- to 12-ounce, oblong or slightly tapered (fruit shape varies slightly from plant to plant), plum-type tomatoes with brilliant
Plant Type
Indeterminate
Fruit Size
8 to 12 oz per plant
Flower Color
Red
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun
Days to Harvest
Approximately 85 days from transplant
Minimum Seeds per Packet
50
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I wish they stayed alive….
Maybe it was me but I had planted these seeds in May and had a few plants growing, and then most of them died…..I have one left that’s small and hasn’t flowered like the rest of my tomato plants. I’m wondering if it was something I had done. We’ll see how it goes.
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Layla · August 15, 2026
Amish paste tomatoes
We just transplanted the tomatoes and they are growing strong! We want to can some ths fall. Hoping for a big harvest. Thank you