2026 Old German Heirloom Tomato Vegetable Seeds Packet

The Old German is a real showstopper—huge, bicolor fruits that can weigh over a pound each, marbled with golden yellow and streaks of rich, sunset red. Inside, the flesh is dense and meaty with few seeds, almost peach-like in texture, and absolutely bursting with old-fashioned tomato flavor: sweet, low-acid, and deeply satisfying. This is not your average grocery store tomato. This is the one you slice thick, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with reverence.

These indeterminate vines are big, bold, and vigorous. They require staking, caging, or a very supportive relationship to keep them from sprawling out like a tired poet in a hammock. They take their sweet time to ripen—around 80 to 90 days—but the payoff is massive in both size and flavor.

Old German tomatoes prefer rich soil, plenty of sun, and deep, regular watering. Mulching helps keep the roots cool and the fruit clean. Because of their size, they’re a bit more prone to cracking, so consistent watering is key. Harvest them when they feel heavy and slightly soft—perfectly ripe Old Germans will practically glow in your hands.

This is a tomato with soul, ideal for slow summer lunches, canning, or just admiring. Grow it if you want flavor over speed, beauty over uniformity, and a little living history in your backyard.

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