The Old German tomato is a large, heirloom tomato variety that originated in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley in the mid-1800s: The fruit is golden-yellow with red stripes on the outside and is marbled on the inside, which gives it a beautiful appearance when sliced up.
- Seed Count: .145mg approximately 50 seeds
- Hardiness: Zone 3-11
- Type: An indeterminate, slicing tomato
- Color: Golden-yellow with red and pink marbling and streaks
- Flavor: Sweet and rich
- Size: Can weigh up to 2 lbs
- Shape: Odd and oblate, similar to a beefsteak tomato
- Harvesting: Ready to harvest in 75–85 days
- Growing: Requires full sun, consistently moist soil, and slightly acidic soil
- Seed Depth: 1/4"
- Spacing: Space plants 24–36 in (60–90 cm) apart in rows
- Fertilizer: Use slow-release fertilizer at planting time
- Vines: Vigorous and may benefit from staking and caging
- Growing from seed: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost of spring
- Container Friendly!
The Old German tomato was first popular in American Mennonite communities. The Mennonites are known for preserving their heritage and cultivating many excellent heirloom vegetable varieties.
