Old German (Striped), Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Old German (Striped) — The Mennonite Bi-Color Beefsteak of the Shenandoah Valley

The Old German Striped tomato is a Mennonite heirloom dating back to the mid-1800s in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia — a tomato with genuine American heritage and extraordinary visual character. Large, bi-colored fruits with golden-yellow skin and reddish stripes weigh over a pound, with a rich, meaty interior that is marbled in gold and red when sliced.

The flavor is deep, complex, and deeply satisfying — the kind of old-fashioned tomato taste that makes you understand why people have been growing this variety for over 150 years. Celebrated for its gorgeous appearance on the plate and exceptional flavor as a slicer for salads and sandwiches.

Why Grow Old German (Striped)?

• Mid-1800s Mennonite heirloom — over 150 years of proven garden performance
• Over 1 lb bi-colored fruits — golden-yellow skin with reddish stripes
• Marbled gold and red interior — stunning when sliced, showstopping on a plate
• Rich, complex, old-fashioned flavor — the definitive heirloom slicer experience
• Indeterminate — productive through the full season
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year from your best fruits

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage vines. Water consistently and deeply. Harvest when fruits are fully colored and give slightly to gentle pressure.

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