The Amish Paste Tomato is an heirloom variety that was discovered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but is thought to have originated in Wisconsin around 1870. Amish Paste's indeterminate plants produce good yields of 8- to 12-ounce, oblong or slightly tapered (fruit shape varies slightly from plant to plant), plum-type tomatoes with brilliant, red skins. Compared to a Roma, the Amish Paste tomato is juicier, with a mild, sweet flavor and delicious, meaty texture. Despite being a paste tomato in name, its excellent eating qualities lend it to use as a both a canning tomato and a slicer, with an ideal juiciness for sandwiches— no soggy bread here! If you can grow only one tomato, Amish Paste is an excellent choice. In fact, Amish Paste was a featured variety in Dr. Carolyn Male's book 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden. Harvests begin approximately 85 days from transplant. Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.
