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Tomato 'Riesentraube'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Riesentraube'), Riesentraube is a variety of Tomato. 'Riesentraube' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

Prolific producer of 1" round red grape-type tomatoes with a slight point on the blossom end. Fruit is borne on clusters of 20-40 tomatoes. Regular-leafed plant.

This variety is an Fruit that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Riesentraube is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Germany is believed to be where Riesentraube originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Riesentraube Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Tomato 'Riesentraube' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Tomato 'Riesentraube'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Riesentraube is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Riesentraube are Zone 3 and Zone 14. Planting Riesentraube in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Riesentraube from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Riesentraube about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Riesentraube

As Riesentraube is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Riesentraube

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Tomato 'Riesentraube' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Riesentraube exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Riesentraube plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Riesentraube frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Riesentraube come from? Germany
Harvest Time When is Riesentraube ready for harvest? Mid Summer
Mature Height How tall does Riesentraube grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Riesentraube grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Riesentraube grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Riesentraube. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Riesentraube need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Riesentraube require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Riesentraube need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Riesentraube need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Riesentraube in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Riesentraube? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Riesentraube 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Edible? Is Riesentraube edible? edible

How long does Riesentraube take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Riesentraube' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Riesentraube to germinate? 12 days Average 12 days | Min 4 days | Max 46 days (8)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Riesentraube? + 73 days Average 73 days | Min 37 days | Max 125 days (5)
Days to Maturity How long until Riesentraube is ready for harvest / bloom? + 69 days Average 69 days | Min 433 days | Max 433 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Riesentraube? = 154 days

When should I sow Riesentraube?

Folia's when to plant Tomato 'Riesentraube' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Tomato Riesentraube Etymology

The name literally means “giant bunch of grapes”.

Riesentraube folklore & trivia

An old German heirloom, it was first grown in the USA by the Pennsylvania Dutch as early as 1856.

Misspellings of Tomato 'Riesentraube'

Reisentraube, Reisentraub

Other Names for Tomato 'Riesentraube'

Reisentraube red and yellow

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