About This

• Appearance and Size: These tomatoes are known for their large size, often weighing over a pound each, with some specimens reaching up to two pounds. They have a slightly flattened shape, typical of beefsteak tomatoes, and usually display a pinkish-red color, though they can also appear in various shades from deep red to yellow.
• Flavor Profile: German Johnson tomatoes are prized for their rich, sweet flavor with a good balance of acidity, making them ideal for slicing, salads, or sandwiches where their robust texture and taste can shine.
• Growing Characteristics: This variety is an indeterminate grower, meaning it continues to grow in height and produce fruit throughout the growing season until killed by frost. They require substantial space, support due to their size, and are fairly easy to grow in gardens, although they can be prone to common tomato diseases.
• Cultural Impact: German Johnson tomatoes have been featured in various seed catalogs and gardening books, gaining a cult following among home gardeners and chefs alike for their nostalgic appeal and robust taste, embodying the old-fashioned, home-grown tomato ideal. They're also often used in tomato taste trials due to their distinctive flavor.
• Quality: Fresh seeds for the current & following season that originate from a temperature & moisture-controlled facility.
• Quantity: Generous seed counts allow you to share with friends and family or easily store the extras for next season.
• Packets: Beautifully illustrated 3.5" x 5" packets feature easy, step-by-step seed sowing guides on the back.
• Promise: We never knowingly supply GMO products. Majority of our seeds are open-pollinated & heirloom with a few hybrids.
• Germination: Get the freshest seed from growers. When sown correctly, you will start seeing results in just a few days.
• Freshness: Seeds are safely secured in tear & moisture-resistant packaging, keeping them fresher, longer than competitors.

Overview

• Brand : Seed Needs
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
• Color : Pinkish Red
• Special Feature : Easy to Grow, Heirloom, Non-GMO, Summer Veggie, Untreated Seed
• Expected Blooming Period : No Blossoms
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• USDA Hardiness Zone : All Zones
• Expected Plant Height : 4 feet