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Striped German Tomato Plant

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- Spacing: 36 inches
- Days to Harvest: 80
- Production: Indeterminate
- At least 6–8 hours of sunlight
- Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Striped German Tomato Plant

Plant Features

Striped German tomatoes are garden showpieces, prized for their stunning, bicolored fruits that dazzle both the eye and palate. This heirloom variety yields large beefsteak tomatoes typically weighing 12 to 16 ounces—sometimes up to 2 pounds—with vibrant yellow skin streaked with red and a marbled interior, perfect for slicing into salads, sandwiches, or fresh eating. The flesh is juicy and meaty, delivering a complex, fruity tomato flavor with a smooth texture that’s a standout in summer dishes.

Why grow Striped German? Originating from German heritage, this indeterminate plant produces a steady crop through the season, known for its heavy yields and vigorous growth. While it lacks broad disease resistance beyond occasional cracking tolerance, its exceptional taste and striking appearance make it a cherished choice for gardeners seeking a gourmet heirloom that thrives until frost.

Grown naturally and pesticide-free, our Striped German starter plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden. Nurtured with care, they ensure a bountiful harvest of these beautiful, flavorful tomatoes that elevate any meal.

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Growing Guide
When to Plant	Transplant in frost-free weather, nights above 45°F (spring or late summer)
Soil Setup	Use loose, well-draining soil, pH 6.0–6.8, with compost or manure (fall prep ideal)
Watering Tips	Soak in-ground plants deeply 1–2 times weekly (unless rain suffices), keep leaves dry if evening; keep containers moist, up to twice daily in heat
Feeding Your Plants	Apply a balanced fertilizer or our recommended Espoma Tomato-tone at planting and every 3 weeks thereafter
Shaping & Support	Prune suckers (side shoots between stem and branches) if desired—it’s optional. Support plants with stakes or cages
Pest & Disease Control	Check for tomato hornworms (look for chewed leaves). Watch for blight or fungal issues, and treat with Serenade Garden Disease Control or copper fungicide if needed
When to Harvest	Skin yields slightly to finger pressure and fruit reaches its mature color
Storing Your Harvest	Store at room temp up to 1 week

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Plant Characteristics
Plant Type	Heirloom: Handed down for generations; seeds breed true
Growth	Vigorous, 4–6 feet with support
Habit	Sprawling growth pattern - Low, wide spread
Foliage Color	Green leaves
Flower Type	Produces small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that typically grow in clusters; flowers are self-pollinating but may benefit from gentle shaking or pollinator activity to improve fruit set
Production Time	Fruit ripens throughout the season
Tomato Companions	Carrots loosen soil for tomato roots, chives improve flavor and repel pests, garlic bulbs and onions deter pests, marigolds block nematodes and other pests, and parsley attracts beneficial insects
Plant Use	Grown for food production
Disease Resistance	Cracking

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One happy plant!

Arrived safe, secure and healthy. Transplanted into a raised bed of tomatoes, carrots, pickling cuts and a variety of basil. Thriving, as in growing like a weed, since transplant. Lots of flowering, but no signs of tomatoes yet. I tend to plant many late season tomatoes and the waiting game can be painful, but the results are so worth every ache!

From Lesly | June 26, 2022

Delicious and came well packed

This is my favorite type of tomato, and my third year buying from Grow Joy. The fruits are as big as your hand and very flavorful. They're great on sandwiches. I'm in Zone 7, and mine produced the most in the early summer and late summer, when the temperatures were cooling. Meanwhile, my Brandywine Pinks were producing, so it lent itself to a good variety.

From Candace | May 29, 2022

good!

The tomato plants I ordered got here alive and healthy.

From Ben | May 06, 2021

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