Organic Italian 'Aunt Mary's Paste' Tomato

Latin name Tomato
Quantity per packet Around 35 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameTomato
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAround 35 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0259
Product
description

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
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
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Canned goods, tomato pastes, sauces, salads, homemade dishes
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
75 to 85 days after transplanting
Size
and facts
Height90 to 120 cm (35 to 47 in)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Basil, bell pepper, carrot, parsley
Avoid planting with
Fennel, cabbage
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.