Amana Orange

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Sun-warmed and richly aromatic, Amana Orange beefsteak tomatoes glow in the garden with a luminous orange-gold blush and a tender, juicy flesh.

Each fruit is broad and weighty, with a pleasantly meaty bite and a sweet-tang balance that shines in fresh salads, on sandwiches, and in vibrant sauces. At about 90 days from sowing, this standout variety rewards home gardeners with showy color and bold flavor all season long.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 7th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 20th
Harvest Begins	Sep 18th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Amana Orange is a beefsteak built for the plate: it has enough flesh to slice thick and still deliver that juicy, seed-speckled center. Its sweet-tang snap really shows when you keep the sauce work short—cook to reduce just enough to thicken, not to fully cook the personality out of it.

Best Uses

thick slicing for sourdough sandwiches that stay juicy without turning watery
fresh tomato salads with minimal chopping—dress with salt, olive oil, and a sharp acid
quick sauté or skillet blistering to concentrate sweetness
batch sauces where the meaty flesh thickens as it reduces

Flavor Profile

sweet-tang balance meaty, juicy bite sun-warmed, richly aromatic soft gel and tender seeds

Kitchen Pairings

olive oil red wine vinegar garlic mozzarella black pepper balsamic vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Solanum lycopersicum (tomatoes), and what should I do if I see it?

Look for early blight (dark concentric spots on lower leaves) or leaf spotting that worsens in humid weather. Remove heavily affected lower leaves, improve airflow by spacing plants, and water at the base so foliage stays dry. If the problem spreads, spray a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and repeat according to the label timing.

How often should I water Amana Orange tomatoes during the main growing phase?

During fruiting, keep soil consistently evenly moist—about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week, adjusting for heat and rainfall. Water deeply at the soil line 1–3 times per week rather than frequent light watering, because tomatoes in Solanum lycopersicum fruit best when moisture is steady. Mulch around plants to reduce surface drying and help prevent blossom-end rot.

How do I tell when Amana Orange tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored to a mature orange (with no green shoulders) and feel firm but not hard when gently squeezed. At ~90 days to maturity for Solanum lycopersicum, you should be picking regularly once plants start setting color. Pick at peak ripeness for best sweetness—overripe fruits can split or soften quickly.