Tonnelet

Family: Solanaceae Vegetable

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Aromatic and richly concentrated, Tonnelet paste tomatoes ripen to a deep, meaty warmth that tastes bright yet savory—ideal for gardeners who crave bold, garden-fresh intensity.

The fruit’s dense flesh and low seed gel give a thick, spoonable texture with a gentle, tomato-sweet backbone and a lively tang. Grow Tonnelet for dependable harvests and a standout presence in hearty sauces, slow-simmered preserves, and robust roasting-style flavor.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Determinate

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Tonnelet 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 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 27th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 23rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 21st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 16th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 12th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 9th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 3rd – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 20th – 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	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Determinate
Support Needed	Cage
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

Tonnelet’s low seed gel and dense flesh make it built for reduction—less watery slump, more jammy body and that meaty tomato tang you want in a sauce. It’s the paste-tomato choice when you want bold flavor that roasts and simmers down into something spoon-thick, not thin.

Best Uses

slow-simmered red sauces that stay thick on the spoon
roasted tomato purée for jammy browning and minimal water release
thick passata-style bases for braises and ragù
garden-fresh tomato preserves or ketchup-style reductions

Flavor Profile

deep tomato-sweet backbone lively tang with savory, meaty warmth low seed gel for a spoonable, thick texture aromatic, concentrated “paste” intensity

Kitchen Pairings

garlic black pepper olive oil anchovy aged Parmesan hot sauce/vinegar

Frequently Asked Questions

What common pest or disease affects Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) and what should I do?

One of the most common issues is early blight (Alternaria), which shows up as dark, concentric leaf spots that spread and cause yellowing and leaf drop. Remove affected lower leaves early, improve airflow by spacing plants, and avoid wetting foliage; if it keeps progressing, switch to a labeled fungicide for tomatoes and reapply according to the label interval. For prevention, mulch to keep soil splash off the lower leaves.

How often should I water Solanum lycopersicum during the main growing phase?

During fruit set and the bulk of growth, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply at the base 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkles, because irregular moisture can trigger blossom-end rot and cracking. Check that the top few inches of soil are drying slightly between waterings, not staying wet.

How can I tell when to harvest Solanum lycopersicum?

Harvest when the fruit is fully colored for its type (typically deep red or the expected mature color) and the tomato feels firm but gives slightly when gently squeezed. If you see shoulders that are still pale or green, let them ripen on the vine a bit longer. For best flavor, pick at least every few days once they start turning, because ripe tomatoes can soften quickly.