Tomato 'Hege german pink'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hege german pink 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. Hege german pink needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

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 Hege german pink is a tender plant.

12-24oz.

“The original seed came from the late Mr. Lacy Eugene Hege Jr. of Welcome, NC. Mr. Hege sold the seedlings and fruits of this tomato at the Farmer’s Markets in several locations near his home in Welcome, NC over the years. Reportedly he acquired the ‘German Pink’ from an elderly gentleman who grew for market many years ago. Mr. Hege passed away in May 2008, at the age of 86.” ¹

¹ Tatiana’s TomatoBase