Old German Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
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85 days, indeterminate - We have been growing this variety here on the farm since the early 2000s. The fruit are large, often weighing two pounds but averaging about one pound. They are golden-yellow in color with pink and red marbled throughout the flesh.
The vines are vigorous and benefit from caging of staking. They tolerate heat well and have an amazingly complex flavor that makes up for their tendency to not be heavy producers. Hint: Just find room for an extra plant.
Reportedly obtained from the Virginia Mennonite community, 'Old German' was released commercially by the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange back in 1985.
The vines are vigorous and benefit from caging of staking. They tolerate heat well and have an amazingly complex flavor that makes up for their tendency to not be heavy producers. Hint: Just find room for an extra plant.
Reportedly obtained from the Virginia Mennonite community, 'Old German' was released commercially by the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange back in 1985.
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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★★★★☆ Old German is a good tomato
By David Martin on December 1, 2017
By David Martin on December 1, 2017
This is a beast of a plant. Strong, vigorous and big. You need room to grow these plants. If your tomato cages are not big and staked down well enough, these huge plants will bend the cages over.<br><br>Tomatoes grew up to two pounds for me. Every seed germinated. One of the old fashioned favorites. Highly recommend.
