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 min. 20 seeds
- Solanum lycopersicum
- Full sun
- Planting depth: 1/8″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 75-95F
- Plant spacing: 24″
- Frost hardy: No
- Growth habit: Indeterminate
- Growing tips: Start in seedling trays in seed starting soil that has essential nutrients in it 6-8 weeks prior to last frost. Barely cover the seeds with soil and keep the soil moist for quick germination. Make sure to keep the young seedlings under good light to have strong plants with sturdy, healthy stems and leaves. Transplant after last frost in well-drained, fertile soil. Feed with liquid fertilizer once every two weeks. Water regularly especially in flower stage. Mulch and always water at plant base to minimize disease. Trellis indeterminate varieties with long vines and prune leaves if the plant canopy becomes too thick for improved air circulation.
Richard Thomas (verified owner) –
Germination was great. Low productivity.