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These premium-quality heirloom tomato seeds come from Mountain Valley Seed Co., a small, independent, and family-operated seed company. 75 days to maturity after transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Old German Tomato Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old German tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, not intended for overwintering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; 1- to 2-lb. oblate fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nighttime temperatures above 55 degrees F and daytime temperatures below 90 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6-8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom end rot, early blight, late blight, tomato hornworms, aphids, whiteflies, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow with red stripes and a red center; marbled interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sweet, meaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeirloom, Non-GMO Old German Tomato Seed Growth Habits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld German tomato seeds produce indeterminate vines that continue to grow throughout the season, often reaching up to 10' tall. 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The Old German tomato variety is a heritage tomato that hails from the Mennonite community and is beloved for its enormous 1- to 2-lb. oblate, beefsteak-type fruit that is meaty with excellent flavor. The fruit is golden-yellow with red stripes on the outside and is marbled on the inside, which gives it a beautiful appearance when sliced up and served fresh on sandwiches and burgers. These premium-quality heirloom tomato seeds come from Mountain Valley Seed Co., a small, independent, and family-operated seed company. 75 days to maturity after transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Old German Tomato Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum lycopersicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old German tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, not intended for overwintering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; 1- to 2-lb. oblate fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nighttime temperatures above 55 degrees F and daytime temperatures below 90 degrees F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, 6-8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom end rot, early blight, late blight, tomato hornworms, aphids, whiteflies, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow with red stripes and a red center; marbled interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sweet, meaty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeirloom, Non-GMO Old German Tomato Seed Growth Habits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld German tomato seeds produce indeterminate vines that continue to grow throughout the season, often reaching up to 10' tall. That's why it's best to stake or use a tomato cage with Old German tomato plants. Staking or caging will help support the vines that have to hold up the heavy fruit and provide good airflow to keep the Old German tomato plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tomato plants are native to the tropical regions of the Americas, frost easily kills tomato plants. Start Old German tomato seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to your last frost date, then harden off the tomato seedlings and transfer them into your garden after the threat of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you give Old German tomato plants plenty of sun and consistent watering, they will produce very large, meaty fruit that often weighs over 1 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatoes prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil that is rich with nutrients. Be sure to transplant the Old German tomato seedlings into a location that drains well. Tomatoes love consistently moist soil, but soggy soil can lead to disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVarious Uses for Old German Heirloom Tomatoes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld German tomatoes are a striking heirloom tomato thanks to their bicolor appearance with golden-yellow and red hues. The Old German striped tomato variety is an excellent slicer because of its size and sweet, juicy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeirloom Old German Tomato Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom Old German tomatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamins C, A, and K, potassium, and lycopene. For most people, tomatoes are part of a healthy diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld German heirloom tomatoes come from the Mennonite farming community in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and have been traced back to the mid-1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e"}