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- Days to maturity
- About 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Howard German is a main-season heirloom paste tomato with pointed, meaty fruit 5 to 8 inches long and 5 to 8 ounces, variable in shape. Indeterminate vines give large harvests, with about 80 days to picking. Stake them; the fruit load is heavy.
Howard German traits
- Pointed, meaty paste fruit 5 to 8 in long
- Fruit of 5 to 8 oz, variable shape
- Large harvests
- Indeterminate heirloom
Good for
- Sauce and paste
- Canning
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard German this page | About 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 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 | — |
Howard German FAQ
What kind of tomato is Howard German?
Howard German is a main-season heirloom paste tomato with pointed, meaty fruit 5 to 8 inches long and 5 to 8 ounces, variable in shape. Indeterminate vines give large harvests, with about 80 days to picking.
How many days to maturity is Howard German?
Howard German is listed at About 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Howard German compare with other tomato varieties?
Howard German: About 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Howard German good for?
Howard German is grown for sauce and paste, 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)
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