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Tomato Amish Paste
Solanum lycopersicum

History:
A family heirloom tomato from the Amish, discovered in Wisconsin. Plum-shaped red fruit, about ½ pound in size.

Habit:
Medium indeterminate plant with wispy, regular-shaped leaves. Fruits have a sweet taste with somewhat juicy flesh. Popular for whole canning, paste, and purée.

Culture:

Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before frost danger is past.
May also be planted outdoors after last frost.
Plant seed 1 inch apart and cover with ¼" fine soil, well pressed down.
Place seed tray in a very warm spot (day and night), cover with plastic or paper to preserve moisture until sprouting.
Germinates in 7–14 days depending on temperature.
Matures in 60 days from transplanting.

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