Piroka, Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Piroka, Heirloom Tomato Seeds — The German Biodynamic Heirloom With Sweet, Rich Flavor

Piroka is a German heirloom variety developed by Dr. Hartmut Spiess — a highly productive, medium-large tomato with bright red globes weighing 5–7 oz and a sweet, rich flavor that makes it exceptional for salads and sauces alike. Mid-sized plants reach 5.5 feet tall and are well-suited for both hothouse and outdoor cultivation, making Piroka a versatile choice for a wide range of growing environments. An open-pollinated, indeterminate variety that matures in 78+ days.

Piroka is the tomato for gardeners who want reliable productivity, genuine flavor, and a variety with real horticultural heritage behind it.

Why Grow Piroka?

• German biodynamic heirloom — developed by Dr. Hartmut Spiess
• Highly productive — generous yields of uniform 5–7 oz bright red globes
• Sweet, rich flavor — excellent for salads and sauces
• Versatile growing conditions — suited for hothouse and outdoor cultivation
• Mid-sized 5.5-foot plants — manageable and productive
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

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. Harvest when fruits are fully red and firm.

Days to maturity: 78+ days
Packet size: ~25+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Indeterminate
Fruit size: 5–7 oz
Plant height: ~5.5 feet
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Origin: Germany / USA-grown seeds
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12