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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Federle, also known as Federle's Italian Paste, is an open-pollinated heirloom kept alive through Seed Savers Exchange. Its claim to fame is the shape: long, slender red paste fruit reaching six to seven inches, quite unlike a stubby Roma. The flesh is dense and nearly seedless, cooks down fast with little waste, and keeps a deep red color in the finished sauce. Vines are indeterminate and productive, setting fruit steadily rather than in one flush, so salsa and canning batches can be spread over the season. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and stake well at transplanting. A good pick for anyone who wants a seed-saveable paste tomato with a distinctive look.
Federle traits
- Open-pollinated heirloom paste tomato preserved by Seed Savers Exchange
- Long, slender red fruit up to 6 to 7 in
- Dense, nearly seedless flesh that holds color in sauce
- Indeterminate vines with steady, extended production
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Salsa
- Canning
- Seed saving
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federle this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Federle FAQ
What kind of tomato is Federle?
Federle, also known as Federle's Italian Paste, is an open-pollinated heirloom kept alive through Seed Savers Exchange. Its claim to fame is the shape: long, slender red paste fruit reaching six to seven inches, quite unlike a stubby Roma.
How many days to maturity is Federle?
Federle is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Federle compare with other tomato varieties?
Federle: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Federle good for?
Federle is grown for sauce and paste, salsa, canning, seed saving.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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