Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Lycopersicon lycopersicum) 86 days Super Italian Paste yield huge 6″ long paste type fruit that are meaty with very little juice and very few seeds. Their rich and sweet taste imparts an amazing flavor to any dish. Ideal for sauces and salsa. Super Italian Paste are indeterminate and like to sprawl, can grow rather large.
Planting Instructions for Super Italian Paste Tomato Seeds
Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Super Italian Paste Tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Plant the Tomato seeds ¼” deep in sterile seed starting mix. Germination occurs in 6-14 days in soil 70-90°F. Once true leaves develop, separate Heirloom / Open Pollinated Tomato plants into 3-4″ pots, placing in full light & cooler temps (60-70°F). Set out hardened off Tomato transplants, in full sun, once soil has warmed, 18-30″ apart, in rows 3-4′ apart. Plant tall, spindly Super Italian Paste Tomato seedlings deeper, the stems will sprout roots and support and strengthen the plant. To help prevent blossom end rot, put 1 Tbs of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells at the bottom of your planting hole. The calcium will help build strong cell walls once your heirloom tomatoes plants start producing fruit. For strong Super Italian Paste tomato plants, add 1 Tbs of aged compost and 1 Tbs of bone meal to the bottom of the hole as well.
FAQ:
What makes the Super Italian Paste Tomato unique?
The Super Italian Paste Tomato is known for its large 6-inch-long fruits, which are meaty with minimal juice and very few seeds. This variety delivers a rich and sweet flavor, making it perfect for sauces, salsas, and other culinary uses. Its exceptional flavor and texture are ideal for preserving and cooking.
How long does it take for Super Italian Paste Tomatoes to mature?
Super Italian Paste Tomatoes take approximately 86 days to mature, making them a mid-to-late season variety.
What type of plant is the Super Italian Paste Tomato?
The Super Italian Paste Tomato is an indeterminate variety, meaning it grows continuously throughout the season. These plants are vigorous and sprawling, capable of producing a large and steady harvest of high-quality fruits.
How should Super Italian Paste Tomato seeds be planted?
To grow Super Italian Paste Tomatoes, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in sterile seed-starting mix at 70-90°F, with germination typically occurring in 6-14 days. Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant them into 3- to 4-inch pots and provide full light at cooler temperatures of 60-70°F. Harden off the plants and transplant them outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-30 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.
How can I ensure healthy Super Italian Paste Tomato plants and prevent blossom end rot?
To prevent blossom end rot, add one tablespoon of lime, ground oyster shells, or crushed eggshells to the planting hole to provide calcium. Enhance soil nutrients with one tablespoon each of aged compost and bone meal. For tall seedlings, plant them deeper to encourage root growth along the stem, ensuring strong and healthy plants capable of supporting the heavy yields of this prolific variety.
Joyce D’Agostino (verified owner) –
Quick delivery and great quality seeds. I will be testing these in 2025 and look forward to it!
r4blessings (verified owner) –
Prolific and great paste tomatoes with much less boil-down needed. Not so sure about the fewer seeds, though, mine seem to have the normal amount. They fall off the vine easily, even when green, so care must be taken not to disturb green ones.
Suzanne (verified owner) –
Not as vibrant or as strong as hoped