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Granny Cantrell's German Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

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.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Granny Cantrell's German this page69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Bisignano #269–80 daysIndeterminate—
Break O' Day69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Carbon69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Duggin White69–80 daysIndeterminate—
German Lunchbox69–80 daysIndeterminate—
Golden Treasure UR69–80 daysIndeterminate—

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.

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.

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