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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Old German is a bicolor beefsteak heirloom believed to have been kept by Mennonite communities in Virginia. The fruit is very large, one to two pounds, deeply flattened and lobed, with golden-yellow skin marked by red and orange streaks and patches in patterns that vary from fruit to fruit. Cut open, the flesh shows a mosaic of yellow and red that makes it one of the showiest slicing tomatoes. Flavor follows the bicolor pattern: very sweet, extremely low in acid, mild and fruity. It is close kin in looks to Pineapple, Hillbilly and Big Rainbow, differing mainly in how the red is distributed. Vines are indeterminate and need sturdy support; start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Old German traits
- Bicolor beefsteak heirloom of Mennonite German ancestry from Virginia
- Very large flattened, lobed fruit, about 1 to 2 lb
- Golden-yellow skin with red and orange marbling and a mosaic interior
- Very sweet, extremely low-acid, fruity flavor
- Indeterminate vines needing strong support
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Tomato platters
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old German this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black Truffle | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Old German FAQ
What kind of tomato is Old German?
Old German is a bicolor beefsteak heirloom believed to have been kept by Mennonite communities in Virginia. The fruit is very large, one to two pounds, deeply flattened and lobed, with golden-yellow skin marked by red and orange streaks and patches in patterns that vary from fruit to fruit.
How many days to maturity is Old German?
Old German is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Old German compare with other tomato varieties?
Old German: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Old German good for?
Old German is grown for fresh slicing, tomato platters.
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.