{"product_id":"tomato-amish-paste-heirloom","title":"Tomato – Amish Paste (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍅 Tomato – Amish Paste (Heirloom)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Solanum lycopersicum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNZ prohibited \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite among home gardeners and preservers, \u003cstrong\u003eAmish Paste\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional heirloom tomato renowned for its rich flavour and dense, meaty flesh. Producing large, deep red fruits with relatively few seeds, this variety is prized for creating thick sauces, tomato paste, soups, and preserves without excessive cooking down. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits have a sweet yet well-balanced flavour, making them just as enjoyable fresh as they are cooked. Their generous size and firm texture make them ideal for slicing, while their high flesh content makes them one of the most versatile tomatoes in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing on vigorous indeterminate vines, Amish Paste produces abundant harvests over a long season. This heirloom variety has been cherished for generations and remains a top choice for gardeners looking for flavour, productivity, and versatility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic \u003cstrong\u003eheirloom paste tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge fruits with thick, meaty flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, rich flavour with balanced acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sauces, pastes, and preserving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive plants with extended harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide strong staking or trellis support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater consistently throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season fruiting vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate (climbing) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 75–85 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom \/ open‑pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClimate:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Year Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Winter to Early Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter–spring (start indoors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well‑drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 25 seeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Pro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the richest sauces, allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine before harvesting, then process soon after picking for maximum flavour. 🍅🌱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485129887941,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-913200174-modified-4d2029d3-aad8-4790-a822-64fcd1338dc9armishpaste.jpg?v=1783038703","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/tomato-amish-paste-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}