Item Number: SNV8641
Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato Seeds (Organic)
Bold flavor, perfect for sauces.
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Description
Description
Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato is a robust and productive variety cherished for its rich, tangy flavor and meaty texture. The deep red fruit grows to about 4-6 ounces, offering dense flesh with minimal seeds, making it perfect for creating thick, flavorful sauces, pastes, and salsas. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, this indeterminate variety matures in about 75-80 days, providing a continuous harvest of high-quality fruit. The sturdy plants are productive, supporting steady production throughout the growing season.
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Crop category: Tomato
- Kitchen profile: Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato is a robust and productive variety cherished for its rich, tangy flavor and meaty texture.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 70-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination: 7-14 Days
- Height At Maturity: 5-7'
- Days to Maturity: 80 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 24-36"
Plan Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato as a warm-season crop. Start seed in a protected setting when local timing allows seedlings to reach transplant size after frost danger has passed. Provide strong light and avoid keeping the root zone continuously saturated. Use the recorded spacing and add support if the growth habit requires it. Check fruit as it changes color and firmness, then harvest at the stage suited to its intended kitchen use. Seasonal conditions can shift actual maturity.
Before sowing Paste Rosso Sicilian Tomato, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Grow on a Trellis
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Requires Staking
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4"-6" deep at 7-day intervals.
Planting and Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the shoulders may not have changed color yet.
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Guarantee
Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
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