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Tomato Seeds - German Johnson

Crack resistant, low acidic fruit

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lycopersicon esculentum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Indeterminate

Grow Heirloom Tomatoes - German Johnson Tomato Seeds. Large, deep pink, flavorful, and nearly crack-free - German Johnson Tomatoes are the pride of Virginia and North Carolina where they originated. Thought to be one of the four parent lines of "Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter," German Johnson Tomatoes produce large, meaty fruit that's pretty enough for a farmer's market stand and your kitchen table.

  • Indeterminate; Heirloom; Regular Leaf Green Tomato
  • Ideal Fresh; Crack Resistant; Originated in NC/VA; Low Acidity
  • Yields Until Frost; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4-1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 201
1 Ounce 11,818
1/4 Pound 47,272

Planting Guide

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Tomato Seeds - German Johnson

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Tomato Seeds - German Johnson FAQs

Is German Johnson Tomato resistant to animals or disease?

German Johnson Tomato shows resistance to Cracking, Fusarium Wilt, and Verticillium Wilt, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is German Johnson Tomato?

German Johnson Tomato is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will German Johnson Tomato get?

German Johnson Tomato grows to 1 to 2 pounds.

What is the flavor profile of German Johnson Tomato?

German Johnson Tomato has a flavor profile described as sweet, tangy, citrusy, spicy, complex, and meaty texture.

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