Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato is an organic, non-GMO Italian heirloom (Solanum lycopersicum) from Sicily, grown as a tender annual on indeterminate vines. It bears deeply ribbed, deep red fruit of about 6 ounces with dense, meaty flesh and few seeds, equally good as a slicer or cooked down into sauce and paste. Each packet holds about 50 seeds.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Type: Heirloom, organic, non-GMO; tender annual; indeterminate
• Days to maturity: 80 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 24 to 36 inches
• Height at maturity: 5 to 7 feet
• Approx. seeds per pack: 50

Best for

• Thick sauces, pastes, and salsas
• Slicing fresh for caprese-style plates
• Canning and preserving the harvest
• Trellised or staked garden beds
• Gardeners who want a productive Italian heirloom

How to grow

Sow 1/4 inch deep in soil at 70 to 85°F; germination takes 7 to 14 days. Grow in full sun in rich, well-draining soil and space plants 24 to 36 inches apart. As an indeterminate, the vines reach 5 to 7 feet and benefit from staking or a trellis. Fruit matures in about 80 days, with a continuous harvest through the season.

Flavor profile

Rich and tangy with dense, meaty flesh and minimal seeds. The ribbed fruit is beautiful sliced with fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic. Cooking the tomatoes in oil increases absorption of their lycopene.

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