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tomato canning variety #677720

Asked November 25, 2020, 10:48 AM EST

what is a good tomato variety for canning to grow on the Eastern Shore?

Dorchester County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi- here are some of the tomato cultivars that UME Master Gardeners and staff have liked the best for canning. Paste-type tomatoes have more solids and less water than other types making them popular for canning:

Big Mamma, Amish Paste, Bellstar, Plum Perfect, Roma, and Gilbertie.

Jon

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied November 25, 2020, 12:42 PM EST

tomatoes are not needed for paste or sauce. I can whole tomatoes with their juice in pint & qt. glass jars. So, is there a recommendation for this type of tomato to grow for the Eastern Shore?

thank you

The Question Asker Replied December 05, 2020, 10:38 AM EST

Hi- we don't have a list of cultivars that have been shown to be better for processing whole. Any firm, ripe tomato can be successfully canned. 

The paste-type tomatoes are also good for canning whole.

Jon 

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied December 07, 2020, 8:47 AM EST

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