German Johnson Tomato, Heirloom Seeds

German Johnson Tomato, Heirloom Seeds — The Virginia & North Carolina Pride, Parent of Mortgage Lifter

German Johnson (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is the pride of Virginia and North Carolina — a large, deep pink heirloom beefsteak thought to be one of the four parent lines of the legendary “Radiator Charlie” Mortgage Lifter. Enormous 1–2 lb fruits are deep pink, very flavorful, and nearly crack-free. Rich, full tomato flavor with a meaty texture that makes every slice count. Indeterminate. 80–90 days.

Why Grow German Johnson?

• Parent of Mortgage Lifter — one of the four legendary parent lines
• 1–2 lb deep pink beefsteak — enormous, nearly crack-free fruits
• Very flavorful and meaty — the pride of Virginia and North Carolina
• Indeterminate — continuous harvest all season
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage. Water consistently. Harvest when fruits are fully pink and slightly soft. 80–90 days from transplant.

Days to maturity: 80–90 days
Fruit size: 1–2 lbs, deep pink beefsteak
Plant type: Indeterminate
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12