Tomato 'Old German'
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A heritage flavor for perfect slices
Tomato 'Old German' ( Solanum lycopersicum ) offered by Semences OSC.
Discover an heirloom Mennonite variety that produces generous 900g fruits, golden yellow with red and pink marbling. 'Old German' seduces with its sweet and juicy taste reminiscent of old-world flavors. A beefsteak-type tomato ideal for slicing, perfect to accompany your family meals. Indeterminate growth for an extended harvest.
Plant height: 60-80 cm
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Tomato Type: Beefsteak
Days to harvest: 75-80 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, onions, garlic
Enemy plants: Fennel, potatoes
Suggested Uses: Slices, salads, cooked dishes
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix for best germination (21-24°C). Transplant the 4cm seedlings into individual pots, reducing the temperature to 15-18°C. Once hardened off, plant out in the ground in late May, spacing 90cm apart.
Tomatoes require direct sunlight, constant watering at the base, and mulching to maintain moisture and prevent disease.
