Here’s where it gets interesting: a peck of plum tomatoes (like Romas) might clock in at 12 pounds because they’re denser, with less air trapped between them. But a peck of big, lumpy heirlooms? You could hit 14 pounds easily, thanks to all that precious juice and irregular shapes. It’s tomato weight > math, basically.
And if you’re buying tomatoes by the peck at a market, don’t be shy—ask the farmer if they’re packing them tightly or loosely. A good farmer will love that you’re this curious. It’s like asking a bartender for the backstory on a cocktail.
Tomato Size Chart – Know Your Tomatoes
So, How Many Tomatoes Are in a Peck?
Roughly 25 to 30 medium-sized tomatoes. That’s enough to make about 2 quarts of canned sauce or a few batches of chunky salsa. It’s also the exact number you’ll need to feel like a canning champion without spending your whole weekend at the stove.
If you’re visualizing a grocery store bag, forget it—a peck is about 2.5 times bigger than those plastic clamshells of cherry tomatoes. It’s a proper basket of summer.
