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- Days to maturity
- 55–70 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Queen is an early-season slicing tomato with meaty fruit of 12 to 16 ounces and few seeds, a big tomato for how early it comes. The vines are indeterminate, upright and potato-leaved, so give them a tall stake. A good choice when you want beefsteak size before the main-season types arrive.
German Queen traits
- Early large-fruited slicer
- Meaty fruit of 12 to 16 oz with few seeds
- Erect indeterminate vines with potato-leaf foliage
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Queen this page | 55–70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Buckabee's New Fifty Day | 55–68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Cascade | 55–66 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Palla di Fuoco | 55–68 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Stupice | 55 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Early Girl | 57–63 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ultimate Opener | 57 days | Indeterminate | — |
German Queen FAQ
What kind of tomato is German Queen?
German Queen is an early-season slicing tomato with meaty fruit of 12 to 16 ounces and few seeds, a big tomato for how early it comes. The vines are indeterminate, upright and potato-leaved, so give them a tall stake.
How many days to maturity is German Queen?
German Queen is listed at 55–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does German Queen compare with other tomato varieties?
German Queen: 55–70 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Buckabee's New Fifty Day (55–68 days), Early Cascade (55–66 days), Palla di Fuoco (55–68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German Queen good for?
German Queen is grown for fresh slicing, 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)
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