Tomato 'Old German Pink'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Pink
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lexington, Kentucky

Jamestown, Ohio

Lincoln, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Lexington, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2012 | positive

This is a heavy producer but very slow maturing. I quit counting at 25 presently, but have only had one turn pink so far. The one I harve...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | July 2007 | positive

This is the BEST tomato I have ever had. Wonderful flavor, not acidic, solid, not too many seeds. I can't say enough.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also sold as simply 'German Pink'. One of the two original Bavarian varieties that started SSE. Potato-leaf plants produce large 1-2 lb f...Read More

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S
(Zone 7b) | January 2006 | neutral

Potato leaf foliage. Quite productive. Seeds from Brook Elliott. Not too sweet for a pink. Very nice flavor.
Indet. 85 days

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