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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Johnson is a pink-fruited Southern heirloom, grown for generations from the Mid-Atlantic down to the Gulf states and credited as one parent of Mortgage Lifter in M.C. Byles's crosses in West Virginia. The globe-shaped fruit is meaty with little gel, often running from one to two pounds, slightly irregular in form, with a rich, gently acidic old-fashioned flavor. Plants are indeterminate with regular leaves, vigorous and productive in hot, humid weather, and they hold up reasonably well against common foliar diseases. Set transplants deep and give them a stout stake or cage. Yield per plant is on the low side, but the individual fruits are very large. Wikipedia lists maturity at 76 days.
German Johnson traits
- Open-pollinated pink heirloom from the American South
- Meaty globe-shaped fruit, commonly 1 to 2 lb, with minimal gel
- Indeterminate, regular-leaf vines that produce well in heat and humidity
- One of the parents of Mortgage Lifter
- Maturity listed at 76 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Home canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Johnson this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
German Johnson FAQ
What kind of tomato is German Johnson?
German Johnson is a pink-fruited Southern heirloom, grown for generations from the Mid-Atlantic down to the Gulf states and credited as one parent of Mortgage Lifter in M.C. Byles's crosses in West Virginia.
How many days to maturity is German Johnson?
German Johnson is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does German Johnson compare with other tomato varieties?
German Johnson: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German Johnson good for?
German Johnson is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, home canning.
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.