Watering Heirloom Paste Tomatoes for Thicker Sauce

Excess water dilutes tomato solids. For concentrated flavor and less juice:

• Water 1" per week until fruit sets.
• Then reduce gradually; stop 2–3 weeks before harvest.
• Mulch heavily to stabilize moisture.

If Still Too Juicy

• Cook sauce longer or finish in low oven (hands-free reduction).
• Make tomato juice from extras.

Dry-farming intensifies sugars and reduces water content naturally.