Old German Tomato Seeds - Solanum Lycopersicum - Tasty, Versatile, and Vigorous
Quantity: 10 Seeds
Old German is a tried and true heirloom tomato variety. It was developed over 150 years ago, and quickly became a staple in menonite culture due to its superior flavour, versatility, and disease resistance. The plants are indeterminate, so will keep growing and producing fruits until frost. The plants don't grow as many fruits as some other varieties; however, the fruits are much larger than the average tomato, some weighing up to 2 pounds! They have an exellent sweet/acid balance, and are juicy yet firm. It's an excellent cultivar for slicing, and sauces. Old German is a must have for any tomato lover.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
Tomatoes are best started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost to ensure that they get a good head start at life; for us here at the farm, the best time is around mid march. It's good to sow them in a sterile growing medium; most available seed starting soils should do the job nicely; we use sunshine mix (peat moss and perlite). The soil should be made moist, but not damp. Sow the seeds 1/4 inch below the soil surface. Store in a warm area until tiny sprouts emerge from the soil. A heat mat greatly aids in this step, but is not necessary. Seeds can take between 5-10 days to germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, and the first true leaf has formed, it's time to pot up to a larger container that contains a good quality potting soil. Transplant to their final location when the nighttime temperatures are consistently 7°C or higher. Tomatoes do best when grown in full sun, but partial sun will yield decent results too.