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    Old German Tomato

    Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Old German'

    Also Known As

    • Lycopersicon esculentum Old German'

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Old German Tomato plant details

    Old German Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Old German Tomato

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: edible, indeterminate

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Old German Tomato

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Medium to large tomato that is a warm yellow when ripe, with red striping. Flavorful with a melt in your mouth texture. Indeterminate growth, it keeps on climbing and setting fruit all summer. Provide strong support.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Old German Tomato plant

    How to Grow Old German Tomato

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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