Opalka Tomato Seeds – Heirloom Paste Tomato for Rich, Flavorful Sauces

Bring authentic flavor to your kitchen with Opalka Tomato seeds, an heirloom paste variety prized for its meaty, rich tomatoes perfect for sauces, soups, and cooking. These easy-to-grow seeds produce vigorous plants with high yields and exceptional flavor, ideal for home gardeners seeking quality paste tomatoes.

Features:

1. Variety: Opalka
2. Growth habit: Indeterminate, vigorous vines
3. Fruit characteristics: Large, elongated paste tomatoes with dense, meaty flesh
4. Light requirements: Full sun
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, trellises, and containers

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–11
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 75–90 days after transplanting
8. Plant Height: 5–8 feet (1.5–2.5 m) with support
9. Temperature: Prefers warm weather, 65–85°F (18–29°C)
10. Watering: Moderate, consistent soil moisture
11. Maintenance: Provide stakes or cages for support; prune for airflow
12. Indoor/Outdoor: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
2. Keep soil moist and warm until seedlings emerge.
3. Transplant outdoors when temperatures are consistently warm.
4. Provide full sun and support with stakes or cages.
5. Harvest when tomatoes are fully ripe, firm, and deep red, typically 75–90 days after transplanting.

Benefits:

1. Produces large, meaty, and flavorful paste tomatoes
2. Heirloom variety preserves authentic taste and plant characteristics
3. High-yielding and easy-to-grow for home gardens
4. Perfect for rich sauces, soups, and culinary use