Tomato Seeds - Paste - German Orange Strawberry
80-85 Days to maturity. Solanum lycopersicum. German Orange Strawberry Tomato Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, paste tomato seeds. Large orange heart-shaped fruits are borne on large, wispy, open-habit, indeterminate plants with light foliage cover—a German heirloom from the pre-1900s. The fruit's shape resembles strawberries. These 3-inch-across, 10-ounce fruits have small seed cavities and thick walls. Outstanding for use as a paste tomato. ~10,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing German Orange Strawberry Tomato in the Vegetable Garden
Start German Orange Strawberry seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, sowing 0.25 inch deep. Transplant outdoors once the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay reliably above 55 F, spacing plants 24 to 36 inches apart in rows 36 to 48 inches apart to give these large, sprawling vines plenty of room.
Provide sturdy staking or caging early on, since the wispy, open-habit vines still grow quite large and heavy with fruit. Water deeply and consistently to help prevent blossom-end rot and cracking, and prune suckers below the first flower cluster to help direct energy toward fruit production.
Harvesting German Orange Strawberry Tomato
Fruit is ready to pick once it reaches a deep, even orange color and gives slightly to gentle pressure. Harvest by hand, twisting gently or clipping the stem just above the fruit to avoid tearing the vine. Because this variety's thick walls and small seed cavities make it a favorite for sauces, many gardeners harvest in batches for canning or processing throughout the season.
About German Orange Strawberry Tomato Garden Seeds
German Orange Strawberry is a German heirloom dating back to before 1900 and is closely related to the well-known German Red Strawberry.
The variety was selected for its uniquely shaped, heart-like fruit and meaty, low-seed flesh, traits that have kept it popular among heirloom tomato growers for generations.
Its thick walls and small seed cavities make it especially well suited to sauces and pastes, while its striking orange color and strawberry-like shape also make it a standout for fresh eating.
Tips From Our Gardeners
Give these vines more room than you think they need. Their open, wispy growth habit can look sparse early on, but the plants sprawl wide once established and produce best with generous spacing.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
German Orange Strawberry Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg Packet - Approximately 95 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 2,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 10,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 43,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 172,800 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycopersicum |
| German Orange Strawberry Tomato Color: | Deep orange. |
| German Orange Strawberry Tomato Flavor: | Rich and meaty with thick walls and few seeds, well suited for sauce and paste. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Days to Maturity: | 80-85 days |
| Days to Germination: | 6-14 days |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36-48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 48-96 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Adding crushed eggshells or bone meal at planting can help prevent blossom-end rot. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer, 65-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No, tomatoes benefit from a head start indoors given the length of the growing season required. |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. |
| Plant Width: | 18-36 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-80 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Susceptible to hornworms, aphids, and whiteflies. Watch for blossom-end rot and early blight. The plant's open, wispy habit allows for good air circulation, which can help reduce some foliar disease pressure. |
| Garden Size: | Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Greenhouse |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat |