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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Pink is one of the founding heirlooms of Seed Savers Exchange: seed came from Bavaria to Iowa in 1883 with the Ott family, ancestors of co-founder Diane Ott Whealy. It is a pink beefsteak, 1 to 2 lb, meaty and nearly seedless, with a mild sweet flavor. The vines are indeterminate and potato-leaved and grow tall, so start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks ahead, transplant deep into warm soil, and stake or cage. Fruit arrive around 85 days. Slice it or can it.
German Pink traits
- Pink beefsteak fruit of 1 to 2 lb
- Meaty, nearly seedless flesh with mild sweetness
- Tall potato-leaf indeterminate vines
- Brought from Bavaria to Iowa in 1883
- One of the two heirlooms that inspired Seed Savers Exchange
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Pink this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Black | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
German Pink FAQ
What kind of tomato is German Pink?
German Pink is one of the founding heirlooms of Seed Savers Exchange: seed came from Bavaria to Iowa in 1883 with the Ott family, ancestors of co-founder Diane Ott Whealy. It is a pink beefsteak, 1 to 2 lb, meaty and nearly seedless, with a mild sweet flavor.
How many days to maturity is German Pink?
German Pink is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does German Pink compare with other tomato varieties?
German Pink: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Black (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German Pink good for?
German Pink is grown for fresh slicing, 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.