Tomato 'German giant'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'German giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that German giant is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. German giant requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing German giant from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Look to ensure a distance 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting German giant

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as German giant is a tender plant.

Harvesting German giant