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Overview
Jerry's German Giant is a main-season heirloom with enormous fruit reaching about 3 pounds. It occurs in two color forms: one is a deep pink, the other a yellow marked with red streaks. Fruit of that size needs a strong cage and a long, warm season to ripen.
Jerry's German Giant traits
- Heirloom variety
- Fruit up to about 3 pounds
- Deep pink form and a red-streaked yellow form
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry's German Giant this page | — | — | — |
| Abraham Lincoln | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Acclaim | 65 days | Determinate | — |
| Ace | 70–83 days | Determinate | — |
| Agro | 95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Ailsa Craig | 70–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Alicante | 70 days | Indeterminate | — |
Jerry's German Giant FAQ
What kind of tomato is Jerry's German Giant?
Jerry's German Giant is a main-season heirloom with enormous fruit reaching about 3 pounds. It occurs in two color forms: one is a deep pink, the other a yellow marked with red streaks.
How does Jerry's German Giant compare with other tomato varieties?
Similar tomato varieties include Abraham Lincoln (70 days), Acclaim (65 days), Ace (70–83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Jerry's German Giant good for?
Jerry's German Giant 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
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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