Amana Orange

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

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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

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Amana Orange Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jul 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

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.