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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Elmers Old German is an old German heirloom and a serious slicer. Very large, regular-leaf indeterminate plants yield heart-shaped, deep pink tomatoes of 1 to 2 lb and sometimes more, with bold sweet-acid flavor and very few seeds. Main season, about 80 days. Give it a tall, strong cage and steady water. Ideal for sandwiches and salads where one slice covers the bread.
Elmers Old German traits
- Deep pink heart-shaped fruit, 1 to 2 lb or more
- Bold sweet-acid flavor with few seeds
- Very large regular-leaf indeterminate plant
- Main season, about 80 days
- German heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sandwiches
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmers Old German this page | 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 | — |
Elmers Old German FAQ
What kind of tomato is Elmers Old German?
Elmers Old German is an old German heirloom and a serious slicer. Very large, regular-leaf indeterminate plants yield heart-shaped, deep pink tomatoes of 1 to 2 lb and sometimes more, with bold sweet-acid flavor and very few seeds.
How many days to maturity is Elmers Old German?
Elmers Old German is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Elmers Old German compare with other tomato varieties?
Elmers Old German: 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 Elmers Old German good for?
Elmers Old German is grown for fresh slicing, sandwiches, 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.
- 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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