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German Pink

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German Pink

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum 'German Pink'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 10–11
  • 85 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 36" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • Overview

    This massive Bavarian heirloom produces some of the largest tomatoes you'll ever grow, with fruits regularly exceeding 2 pounds and bursting with old-fashioned tomato flavor. Also known as German Johnson Pink, these pink beefsteak giants have been treasured by gardeners for over a century for their incredible size and meaty, juicy flesh. One slice can cover an entire sandwich, making them the ultimate show-off variety for serious gardeners.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F. Requires strong support systems.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Tomato hornworm, cutworms, aphids, stink bugs. Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, blossom end rot, cracking.