TOMATO ‘Napoli Paste’ Seeds
Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum
‘Napoli Paste’ tomatoes are a classic choice for making rich, flavorful tomato paste. They produce elongated, plum-shaped fruits that are meaty and have few seeds. Ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning. The fruits have a deep red color and a robust tomato flavor.
Plant Type:
- Warm season annual, frost tender
- Plant Height: Varies, typically up to 150 cm
Sow When:
- Germinate best between 18 – 28°C soil temperature
- Temperate: Early spring – inside with extra heat; outside after frost danger has passed
- Subtropical: Early spring and autumn
- Tropical: Early spring and autumn
Germination:
- Depth: Sow seeds 6 mm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Into seedling pots; liquid feed once germinated
Soil Type:
- Details: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8 – 7
Rows:
- Spacing: Plant seedlings 45 – 60 cm apart in rows spaced 90 cm apart
Details:
- Days to harvest: 80 – 90 days
