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German Red Strawberry — Tomatoes

80-85days to harvest

8-14days to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger passes and soil is warm.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep pinkish-red with occasional yellow streaking
Size: 8-16 oz
Shape: Heart-shaped with pronounced ribbing and strawberry-like appearance
Flavour: Sweet, fruity flavor with low acidity and complex berry-like notes

In the kitchen

Outstanding for fresh eating, unique addition to salads, specialty garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Blossom end rot, cracking, late blight, fusarium wilt
Resistance: Typical heirloom susceptibility to diseases, prone to cracking in wet weather

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil, don't compete for nutrients, can be harvested before tomatoes need full space

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel whiteflies

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth

OreganoRepels various pests and may enhance tomato flavor

LettuceProvides ground cover, conserves moisture, can be harvested early

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

Brassicas (Cabbage family)Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworm, creating increased pest pressure

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 32
Protein (g): 0.67
Fat (g): 0.3
Carbohydrate (g): 7.68
Fibre (g): 2
Sugars (g): 4.89
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 58.8
Vitamin E (mg): 0.29
Vitamin K (µg): 2.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.047
Folate (µg): 24
Calcium (mg): 16
Iron (mg): 0.41
Magnesium (mg): 13
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 153
Zinc (mg): 0.14
Selenium (µg): 0.4

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown German Red Strawberry?

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