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Tomato 'German Johnson'

Solanum lycopersicum

German Johnson is a popular variety of Tomato, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'German Johnson'). 'German Johnson' is considered a heirloom cultivar.

German Johnson Pink produces large beefsteak-type tomato. The plants are extremely productive, and the fruit are resistant to cracking and blossom scarring. Reportedly an extremely delicious tomato.


One of the parent lines to the tomato variety ‘Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter’.

German Johnson grows as an Annual and is a Fruit. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. German Johnson is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

United States is believed to be where German Johnson originates from.

German Johnson Tomato is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Tomato 'German Johnson'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that German Johnson 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. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 as Tomato is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing German Johnson from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 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 German Johnson about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting German Johnson

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

Harvesting German Johnson

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

Tomato 'German Johnson' information

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German Johnson folklore & trivia

A variety originating from Virginia and North Carolina.

Other Names for Tomato 'German Johnson'

German Johnson Pink

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