Quantity
Around 35 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Organic Italian 'Aunt Mary's Paste' Tomato
Tomato
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packetAround 35 seeds
Product codeJAREC-0259
The Italian tomato Solanum lycopersicum ‘Aunt Mary’s Paste’ is a generous organic heirloom variety, known for its exceptional productivity and the remarkable quality of its dense-fleshed fruits. In the garden, it stands out with its determinate growth habit and its ability to cover itself with dark red oblong tomatoes, to the point that the plants sometimes seem to buckle under the weight of the harvest. This abundance makes it a top choice for gardeners who love to transform summer harvests into sauces, preserves, and homemade preparations. Its firm, low-juice fruits have an ideal texture for cooking, while offering a sweet and rich flavor that is also pleasant in salads. Robust and resistant, it reassures gardeners with its vigor and reliability, whether planted directly in the ground or in large, well-exposed containers. With good staking, it develops a sustained production that enlivens the vegetable garden throughout the growing season. We particularly enjoy harvesting it in large quantities to fill the kitchen with the aromas of simmering tomatoes and gourmet traditions. Both practical, tasty, and very prolific, ‘Aunt Mary’s Paste’ is an essential variety for tomato transformation enthusiasts.
Sowing guide
From packetto germination.
Sowing periodMarch to April
Sowing depth0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Germination temperature22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
true
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest75 to 85 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, bell pepper, carrot, parsley
Avoid planting withFennel, cabbage
Canned goods, tomato pastes, sauces, salads, homemade dishes
