Tomato 'Indische Fleisch'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Indische Fleisch'

Keep in mind when planting that Indische Fleisch 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.

Growing Indische Fleisch from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting Indische Fleisch

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 Indische Fleisch is a tender plant.

Harvesting Indische Fleisch

Indische Fleisch folklore & trivia

Reportedly comes from Soviet-Era East Germany, where it was sent to West German to Prof. Klapprott, and thus distributed around the world.

Other Names for Tomato 'Indische Fleisch'

Indische Fleish