Opalka Paste Tomato Plant

Polish Heirloom Paste | Dense, Meaty Flesh | Indeterminate

At-a-Glance:🪴 Large Container Required (10–15 gal+) • 🍅 Heirloom • 🌱 Indeterminate

Opalka is a traditional Polish heirloom paste tomato prized for its elongated shape and exceptionally dense, nearly seedless flesh. Known for producing large, slender red fruits, this variety is ideal for rich sauces, slow roasting, and preserving.

Key Characteristics:

• Open-pollinated heirloom variety

• Indeterminate growth habit

• Long, tapered paste-style fruit

• Thick, meaty interior with very few seeds

• Mid-to-late season maturity

• Requires staking or strong support

Why Grow It?

• Outstanding sauce tomato with minimal water content

• Larger fruit than most Roma types

• Excellent for canning and roasting

• Reliable producer for preservation-focused gardeners

Patina Note: A serious paste tomato for growers who value depth, density, and traditional flavor.*