This is the tomato that inspired the foundation of Seed Savers Exchange by Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy in 1975. Originally brought to the U.S. by Diane Ott Whealy’s grandparents from Bavaria. German Pink has beautiful, large, pink fruits with creamy texture, excellent flavor and few seeds. Great choice for fresh eating as well as for other uses such as canning. This is a late variety.
Packet has 20 seeds
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/8"
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 75-90F
- Plant Spacing: 18-36"
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Growing tips: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost in seed starting soil. Pot the seedlings up in week 3 in nutrient-rich potting soil. Transplant with a handful of organic fertilizer in planting hole.
Richard Thomas (verified owner) –
Germination was great. Low productivity.