Organic 'Amish Paste' Tomato
Organic 'Amish Paste' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a juicy, sweet, heirloom oxheart variety perfect for homemade sauces
The 'Amish Paste' tomato is a classic heirloom variety, prized for generations for its dense, sweet, and highly aromatic flesh , ideal for sauces, coulis, preserves, and roasted tomatoes. Originating in the Amish and discovered in Wisconsin, this late-season variety produces 6- to 8-ounce fruits , shaped like a teardrop or a heart , often with a slight yellow tinge at their base.
Indeterminate, vigorous, and reliable, it offers consistent production even under varying conditions and develops an exceptional flavor, making it one of the best pasta tomatoes available. Its meaty texture, while not very juicy, is also flavorful, making it a superb tomato for fresh cooking.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Heirloom oxheart variety, teardrop-shaped fruit 6–8 oz, rich sweet flavor, perfect for sauces
Fruit color : Red, sometimes with a yellowish base
Fruit shape : Slightly teardrop/heart-shaped
Fruit size/weight : 6 to 8 oz
Fruit type : Pasty tomato / oxheart
Texture/flesh : Meaty, sweet, rich, excellent for cooking
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting . Sow seeds 3–6 mm deep in a light potting mix, maintaining a temperature of 23–29 °C for rapid germination (5 to 10 days). Reduce watering and nitrogen during hardening off to strengthen the seedlings.
Transplant after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24–36") apart, with 120 to 180 cm (4–6') between rows. Provide full sun , regular watering (level 3) , and sturdy staking to support the long, fruit-laden stems.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit is a vibrant red , while still remaining firm. Alternatively, pick when the tomato shows its first blush and then let it ripen off the vine at 22°C or higher . Store at 12–21°C , with 95% relative humidity , to preserve its fleshy texture.
Usage ideas
• Perfect for homemade sauces , pasta, pizzas, coulis and preserves
• Excellent roasted or candied , concentrating its natural sugar
• Delicious in thick salads thanks to its dense texture
• Ideal for stuffing , thanks to its firm flesh
'Amish Paste' is a benchmark tomato: consistent, sweet, meaty, and incredibly versatile. An essential heirloom variety for anyone who loves cooking with outstanding tomatoes.
