Named for the last king of Italy, this old Italian heirloom was nearly extinct until rescued by heirloom seed savers a few years back. Umberto yields pear-shaped paste tomatoes weighing 2 ounces. With its sweet and slightly acidic flavor, Umberto is excellent for canning and robust sauces.

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Maturity: 85-90 days
• Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4″ deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist.
• Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bury deep, planting the entire stem leaving only top leaves above ground.
• Space plants 2-3′ apart; space rows 3-4′ apart.