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| Botanical Name |
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit |
Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
80-90 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) |
Yes |
| Usage |
Canning, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Pink, Red |
| Fruit Size |
Large (over one pound) |
This West Virginia heirloom was one of the parent lines for another cherished heirloom: the legendary Mortgage Lifter. The large, lobed fruits weigh 7-16 oz. and are deep pink. The plants are very productive; the superb quality fruits are great for farmers' markets or home gardens. German Johnson has an excellent flavor and is a favorite variety for slicing or canning. Thrives in hot, humid areas.