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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German Lunchbox is a pink plum-type heirloom that came to Missouri with a German immigrant family and reached the wider public through Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The fruit is about the size and shape of an egg, small, with a sugary sweet flavor. Plants are indeterminate with regular leaves, ripening from early to main season, with sources citing 70 to 80 days. The egg-sized fruit fits neatly in a lunchbox, hence the name.
German Lunchbox traits
- Missouri heirloom of German family origin
- Pink, egg-sized plum fruit
- Sugary sweet flavor
- Indeterminate with regular leaves
- Early to main-season maturity
Good for
- Snacking
- Lunchboxes
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Lunchbox this page | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bisignano #2 | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Break O' Day | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carbon | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Duggin White | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Treasure UR | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Grandeur | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
German Lunchbox FAQ
What kind of tomato is German Lunchbox?
German Lunchbox is a pink plum-type heirloom that came to Missouri with a German immigrant family and reached the wider public through Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. The fruit is about the size and shape of an egg, small, with a sugary sweet flavor.
How many days to maturity is German Lunchbox?
German Lunchbox is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does German Lunchbox compare with other tomato varieties?
German Lunchbox: 69–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Bisignano #2 (69–80 days), Break O' Day (69–80 days), Carbon (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German Lunchbox good for?
German Lunchbox is grown for snacking, lunchboxes, 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.
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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