Red paste tomato 'Napoli a Fiaschetto' organic

Name: Red paste tomato 'Napoli a Fiaschetto' organic
Brand: Tourne-sol
SKU: SL316-a
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Seeds Solanaceae

Organic seeds

Tourne-sol

Solanum lycopersicum

Common nameRed paste tomato ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’

FamilySolanaceae

GenusSolanum

Specieslycopersicum

CultivarNapoli a Fiaschetto

TypeSeeds

Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum

Reproducible seedsYes

Heirloom varietytrue

Quantity per packet50 seeds

Red paste tomato 'Napoli a Fiaschetto' organic (Solanum lycopersicum) is a determinate Italian variety bearing small, elongated red tomatoes in clusters. Tourne-Sol presents this packet of 50 organic, open-pollinated seeds and lists maturity at approximately 70 days from transplanting. Complementary variety descriptions compare the fruit with a small, plump Roma about 5 cm long, sometimes ending in a small point. Its flesh suits sauce, cooking, drying, and preserves prepared with a tested recipe. The compact plant still benefits from a sturdy cage when several clusters fill at the same time.

Sow indoors 6 mm deep in fine starting mix approximately six weeks before planting. Maintain steady warmth until emergence, then move seedlings under intense light. Pot them on after true leaves appear and harden plants gradually for one week. Transplant outdoors only after the last frost, once nights and soil are suitably warm. Choose full sun and fertile, loose, freely drained soil, then space plants 50 to 60 cm apart. Install a cage at planting time to support branches and keep fruit clusters above the soil. Water seedlings before transplanting so each root ball remains intact.

Water deeply at soil level, keep moisture as consistent as possible, and mulch after the ground warms. Avoid severe pruning because the foliage of a determinate plant feeds and protects its concentrated crop. Harvest when fruit is evenly red, firm but slightly yielding, and easy to release. Its small elongated format suits sauces, passata, stews, roasting, and drying. For canning, use only a laboratory-tested recipe from a reliable source and follow its acidification and processing time exactly. Before frost, bring developed fruit indoors to finish ripening in a temperate, ventilated place. Check stored fruit daily and discard anything that begins deteriorating.

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun, at least 6 direct hours

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

6 mm (1/4 in)

Spacing / density

60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) between plants

Germination temperature

24 to 29°C (75 to 85°F)

Germination time

Approximately 5 to 10 days in warm starting mix

Sowing period

Indoors, 6 weeks before planting; transplant after the last frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Sow one seed per cell 6 mm deep in sterile, light starting mix approximately six weeks before planting. Keep the medium moist but not saturated and maintain 24 to 29°C until emergence. Remove the dome as soon as seedlings appear, then provide bright light for 14 to 16 hours and slightly cooler temperatures. Pot seedlings individually after the first true leaves. If plants become pale, feed at low strength. Harden them for one week by gradually increasing sun and wind exposure. Transplant after the last frost into warmed soil, burying the stem up to the first healthy leaves. Space plants 60 to 75 cm apart. Install tall support at planting time, water at soil level, and mulch once the ground is warm. Guide stems weekly and harvest when fruit becomes evenly redish red with even red colour and the fruit yields slightly. Remove weeds while seedlings establish. Once plants begin flowering, gently shake the support at midday to encourage pollen release. Inspect leaf undersides and hand-pick the first caterpillars. Sanitize scissors after cutting suspicious plants and avoid working among wet foliage. From fruit set onward, follow tomato-fertilizer directions without exceeding the label. Keep the main branches of the determinate habit and remove only diseased foliage or leaves touching soil; severe pruning would reduce the surface feeding the crop. Check ties after wind and loosen any loop that presses into expanding stems.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Care level

Intermediate; support and regular monitoring required

Watering

Water deeply at soil level when the upper few centimetres begin to dry. Maintain moisture as consistently as possible during flowering and fruit expansion; swings between drought and excess water encourage cracking and blossom-end rot. A soaker hose or drip line keeps foliage drier. Apply mulch after soil warms, empty saucers, and check large containers daily during hot weather. Water early in the day and avoid small, frequent surface applications.

Soil type

Choose fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in mature organic matter, with slightly acidic pH around 6 to 6.8. Incorporate compost before planting according to needs shown by a soil test. A raised bed helps where ground remains cold or wet in spring. Avoid waterlogged areas and sites where diseased tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, or eggplants grew recently. Rotate away from the nightshade family whenever practical.

Fertilization

Base fertilization on a soil test. Incorporate mature compost before planting, then use balanced vegetable fertilizer according to its label. After fruit set, tomato feed with moderate nitrogen is preferable to a high-nitrogen application. Excess nitrogen produces abundant foliage and delays fruit. Water after feeding, never place concentrated fertilizer against the stem, and reduce applications late in the season. Container plants need smaller, more regular doses because nutrients leave through drainage water.

Seasonal care

Six weeks before planting, sow indoors in warm mix and move seedlings under intense light immediately after emergence. Pot them on when true leaves develop and rotate containers to maintain straight stems. One week before planting, gradually harden plants to sun, wind, and cooler nights. After the last frost, transplant deeply into warmed soil and immediately install a tall cage, stakes, or support. Through summer, support fruit-laden stems with soft loops, water consistently at soil level, and keep mulch from touching the stem. Remove leaves resting on soil and monitor for leaf spots, wilting, caterpillars, and damaged fruit. Sanitize tools between suspicious plants. Harvest red paste tomatoes every few days. Late in the season, gather ripe and developed fruit before frost, and discard diseased remains instead of placing them in home compost. Clean supports before storing them. If fruit develops a dark, sunken patch at the blossom end, stabilize watering instead of automatically adding calcium without a soil test. After prolonged rain, ventilate shelters and inspect new spots before touching neighbouring plants. During extreme heat, light afternoon shade cloth may reduce stress without blocking morning sun. Record every confirmed disease so a different crop family can occupy that area next year. Save seed only from vigorous plants and symptom-free fruit. Wash hands and tools after handling diseased material, and never move infected soil into clean containers. throughout the season.

Container growing

Recommended pot size

One plant per stable 30 to 40 L container, at least 40 cm deep

Determinate growth permits culture in a stable container of at least 30 to 40 L and 40 cm deep for one plant. Use several drainage holes and quality vegetable potting mix amended with mature compost. Install a sturdy cage before planting and place the pot in full sun away from strong wind. Maintain consistent moisture, sometimes checking daily in hot weather, without leaving water in the saucer. Feed with tomato fertilizer according to its label once fruit begins forming. Support loaded branches and avoid severe pruning. Harvest small elongated fruit promptly to keep the container stable. After heavy rain, confirm that drainage holes remain open and the pot is not leaning under fruit weight. Keep the container away from roof runoff. Inspect leaf undersides, promptly remove split or mouldy fruit, and clean the cage at the end of the season. If disease is confirmed, replace the potting mix rather than using it for another nightshade crop. Label the cultivar clearly when saving seed. Keep mulch away from the stem and loosen ties as branches expand. During extreme heat, monitor moisture morning and evening without leaving roots continuously saturated. Harvest with two hands to avoid tipping the cage.

Size, flowering & harvest

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Deciduous; killed by frost

Growth rate

Early in warm weather; approximately 70 days from transplanting

Growth habit

Determinate, compact, and branching

Edible parts

Ripe fruit

Fruiting

Numerous clusters of small, elongated red tomatoes cover the determinate plant. Tourne-Sol gives a commercial guide of approximately 70 days from transplanting. Complementary descriptions list fruit about 5 cm long, pear-shaped to oval, sometimes ending in a small point. Harvest when red colour is even, the tomato remains firm but yields slightly, and it releases readily. A cage distributes cluster weight, while consistent moisture helps limit splitting. Harvest clusters progressively to preserve fruit that is not yet completely red. Check the cage after wind or heavy rain and support any branch that begins to bend.

Days to maturity

Approximately 70 days from transplanting

Harvest

Approximately 70 days after transplanting; evenly red, firm but slightly yielding

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Basil, parsley, lettuce, radishes, onions, and bush beans can share the area when every plant receives sufficient sun, air, water, and nutrients. Position short crops on the sunny side and keep the tomato base accessible for watering. These combinations mainly organize the bed efficiently; they do not prevent pests or diseases on their own. Avoid crowding other nightshade crops around the plant because they share several problems and make rotation more difficult. Leave clear access to the support for tying and harvesting.

Garden use

Place ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ red paste tomato at the back of a sunny bed or along a north-south support so its long stems do not deprive shorter crops of light. Install support before or at planting to avoid injuring roots later. Leave 60 to 75 cm between plants and provide an aisle wide enough to tie stems, inspect both leaf surfaces, and harvest small clusters without damage. Organic mulch applied after soil warms reduces splash and stabilizes moisture. Group tomatoes by watering needs without creating an overly dense mass of foliage. Rotate with crops outside the nightshade family whenever space permits. A low herb border may attract a range of insects, but it does not replace support, spacing, or disease monitoring. Remove fallen fruit and suspicious leaves promptly. Keep plant labels visible so blue-purple and red seed-saving fruit remains correctly identified. To compare performance, grow two plants in separate positions and record the first flower and first ripe-fruit dates. Do not remove every side shoot at once; light pruning retains enough foliage to feed fruit and protect it from sunscald. As clusters become heavy, add support beneath each one. Side netting may reduce animal damage without blocking access to flowers. Position irrigation lines before laying mulch and mark them clearly to prevent accidental cuts. each week.

Recipe idea

From garden to table

Roasted Napoli a Fiaschetto sauce: heat the oven to 200°C. Wash 1 kg ripe tomatoes, halve them, and place them in a baking dish with one small sliced onion and three garlic cloves. Add 30 mL olive oil, 5 mL oregano, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes until fruit softens and juices bubble. Blend carefully, then serve over pasta or freeze in portions after cooling. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. This recipe is not designed for room-temperature canning. Use clean utensils and discard any mouldy tomato before preparation. For a rustic texture, crush fruit only with a spoon; for a smooth sauce, use an immersion blender after the mixture cools slightly. Add fresh basil after cooking. Taste before adding more salt or acidity. Cool large quantities in several small containers instead of one deep pot. Keep frozen portions clearly dated and reheat until steaming before serving.

Frequently asked questions

When and how should ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ tomato be sown?

Start seed indoors approximately six weeks before the planned planting date. Place one seed per cell 6 mm deep in sterile, lightly moist mix. Maintain 24 to 29°C until emergence, generally within five to ten days, then remove the dome and move seedlings under bright light for 14 to 16 hours daily. Slightly cooler temperatures after germination create sturdier stems. Pot seedlings individually when the first true leaves appear. Rotate pots, water from below when needed, and feed lightly if plants become pale. Harden them gradually for one week. Transplant outdoors only after the last frost into warmed soil because this tender tomato is killed by frost. Install support at planting time and water every root ball thoroughly.

Does determinate ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ tomato need support?

Yes. Although ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ has a compact determinate habit, Tourne-Sol states that plants become covered with fruit clusters. Install a sturdy cage at planting time before roots fill the space. Add broad, soft ties beneath loaded branches without tightening them. Check ties after wind or heavy rain. Avoid training the plant to one stem or removing many side shoots: foliage feeds the concentrated crop and protects tomatoes from sun. Harvest ripe fruit promptly to limit branch weight and use clean scissors if a stem resists. A well-anchored cage also makes inner clusters easier to reach. Support both sides of any branch carrying several clusters before the fruit reaches full size.

How can a ripe ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ tomato be recognized?

Watch colour first: fruit changes from green to even redish red with even red colour at full maturity. A tomato ready to pick releases readily and yields slightly to very gentle pressure without becoming soft. Use approximately 70 days from transplanting as a guide rather than a guaranteed date. Warmth, light, and transplant stress change the schedule. Compare several tomatoes within one cluster before picking. Use clean scissors or bend the stem gently without pulling neighbouring fruit. Harvest every few days and bring developed tomatoes indoors before the first frost so they can finish colouring in a temperate, ventilated location. Check stored fruit daily and discard anything that begins deteriorating.

Can ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ tomato be grown in a container?

Yes. The determinate habit of ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ suits a stable 30 to 40 L container at least 40 cm deep for one plant. Use quality potting mix and several drainage holes, then install a sturdy cage before planting. Place the pot in full sun away from strong wind. Maintain consistent moisture; check the mix daily during hot weather and empty the saucer after watering. Feed according to the label of a tomato fertilizer once fruit begins forming. Avoid severe pruning and harvest small elongated tomatoes promptly at maturity to reduce branch weight. Clean the cage at the end of the season and replace mix if disease occurred.

Are Napoli a Fiaschetto seeds organic and open-pollinated?

Yes. Tourne-Sol presents this packet of 50 seeds as organic and open-pollinated. To save seed, choose several evenly red, fully ripe, healthy, typical fruit from clearly labelled plants. Scoop seed and gel into a labelled container, allow brief fermentation, then rinse and dry seed completely. Tomatoes are mainly self-fertile, but occasional crossing remains possible; separate cultivars when varietal purity matters. A durable label carrying the ‘Napoli a Fiaschetto’ name and harvest year reduces mix-ups during drying and storage. Keep fully dry seed in cool, dark conditions protected from humidity. Record the local harvest date as well, making future germination and maturity comparisons easier and more meaningful.