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Striped German

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Striped German

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

  • Full sun
  • Zone 10
  • 78 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 36" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • Overview

    The flat medium-to-large tomatoes with variable shoulder ribbing are shaded yellow and red. The marbled interior looks beautiful sliced. Complex, fruity flavor and smooth texture. Medium-tall vines bear 12+ oz. fruit. Indeterminate.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Requires strong support system due to large fruit size.

  • Growing

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

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies, stink bugs. Common diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, cracking in irregular watering.