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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Striped German is a bicolor beefsteak heirloom thought to come from German immigrant seed stock in Appalachia. The large, somewhat irregular fruit, typically 10 to 16 ounces, has golden-yellow skin marbled with red, and when cut the flesh shows alternating red and yellow sectors that make a striking slice for the table. Flavor is sweet, rich and low in acid in the old German beefsteak tradition. Vines are vigorous and indeterminate, so give them a sturdy support of six feet or more; pruning to one or two stems helps fruit size. Like most large bicolors, it performs best when the big fruit can develop before the worst summer heat, so in hot regions plant early. Best enjoyed fresh, sliced thick.
Striped German traits
- Bicolor beefsteak heirloom with Appalachian German roots
- Large fruit, roughly 10 to 16 oz, yellow skin streaked with red
- Marbled red and yellow interior with a sweet, low-acid flavor
- Vigorous indeterminate vines that need tall, sturdy support
- Large fruit is sensitive to high summer heat; plant early in hot regions
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters and salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped German this page | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Boy | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Big Girl | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Burpee's Long Keeper | 78–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Creole | 78 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Ponderosa | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandma's Pick | 78–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Striped German FAQ
What kind of tomato is Striped German?
Striped German is a bicolor beefsteak heirloom thought to come from German immigrant seed stock in Appalachia. The large, somewhat irregular fruit, typically 10 to 16 ounces, has golden-yellow skin marbled with red, and when cut the flesh shows alternating red and yellow sectors that make a striking slice for the table.
How many days to maturity is Striped German?
Striped German is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Striped German compare with other tomato varieties?
Striped German: 78 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Burpee's Big Boy (78 days), Burpee's Big Girl (78 days), Burpee's Long Keeper (78–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Striped German good for?
Striped German is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters and salads, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.