Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Allerbest is a German heirloom with smooth, bright red, globe-shaped fruit of 4 to 5 ounces. The flesh is meaty with few seeds, and the skin resists cracking. Vines are indeterminate and mature in the main season, so provide a tall stake. A tidy, dependable red tomato for salads and slicing.
Allerbest traits
- German heirloom
- Smooth, bright red globe fruit of 4 to 5 ounces
- Meaty flesh with few seeds
- Crack-resistant
- Indeterminate, main season
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerbest this page | 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 | — |
| Big Zac | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Allerbest FAQ
What kind of tomato is Allerbest?
Allerbest is a German heirloom with smooth, bright red, globe-shaped fruit of 4 to 5 ounces. The flesh is meaty with few seeds, and the skin resists cracking.
How many days to maturity is Allerbest?
Allerbest 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 Allerbest compare with other tomato varieties?
Allerbest: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days), Beefmaster (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Allerbest good for?
Allerbest is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
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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