Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Granny Cantrell's German (entered as Granny Cantrells German, also Granny Cantrell German Red) is a Kentucky heirloom that starts early and keeps going through the main season. Indeterminate plants bear fruit of a pound or more, and it is regarded as an all-round tomato for slicing and cooking.
Granny Cantrell's German traits
- Kentucky heirloom
- Fruit of 1 lb or more
- Early to main season
- Indeterminate plants
- Multipurpose slicing and cooking
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny Cantrell's German 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 | — |
| German Lunchbox | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Treasure UR | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Granny Cantrell's German FAQ
What kind of tomato is Granny Cantrell's German?
Granny Cantrell's German (entered as Granny Cantrells German, also Granny Cantrell German Red) is a Kentucky heirloom that starts early and keeps going through the main season. Indeterminate plants bear fruit of a pound or more, and it is regarded as an all-round tomato for slicing and cooking.
How many days to maturity is Granny Cantrell's German?
Granny Cantrell's German 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 Granny Cantrell's German compare with other tomato varieties?
Granny Cantrell's German: 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 Granny Cantrell's German good for?
Granny Cantrell's German is grown for fresh slicing, sauce, 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.