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Plant- Tomato- German Johnson

Plant- Tomato- German Johnson

Our chemical-free, locally grown plants are the perfect addition to any garden. With a wide selection to choose from, you can confidently grow and enjoy unique and nutritious vegetables straight from your own backyard. Grow juicy and delicious tomatoes with a German Johnson tomato plant. This heirloom variety is disease-resistant and thrives in hot, humid climates, producing large fruit that are perfect for slicing or canning. Enjoy the versatility and flavor of this beloved tomato in your garden.

Solanum lycopersicum
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Quick Facts

  • Days to Maturity: 75-96
  • Variety: Indeterminate, Beefsteak
  • Mature Spread: 36-54 in
  • Mature Height: 36-54 in
  • Fruit Size: 14-32 oz
  • Sow Method: Indoor/ Direct
  • Seeds/packet: approx. 30
  • Seeds/oz: approx. 7,500

Growing Tomatoes

  • When planting tomatoes, it is important to consider the time of year. In most regions, tomatoes thrive when planted in late spring or early summer. However, in zone 10, it is best to plant tomatoes during the fall and winter seasons.
  • Dedicate a favorable, sunlit area for cultivating tomatoes. Tomatoes require a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of sunlight to enhance their optimal flavors.
  • To prevent tomato plants from touching the ground, stake, trellis, or cage them. Prioritize planning a support system before planting and implement it immediately after.
  • When planting your plants, be sure to provide adequate space for each one to grow. Allow approximately 3 feet between robust, long-vined, indeterminate varieties, while determinate plants can be grown with a gap of 2 feet between them. To enhance the planting area, mix in a few inches of high-quality garden soil like aged compost with the existing top layer of soil. If you are utilizing containers for planting, choose a pot that is at least 24 inches in size for indeterminate varieties or 18 inches if you have determinate varieties. Remember to use a premium soil mix when filling the containers.
  • Achieving optimal nutrient uptake in tomatoes requires maintaining a soil pH between 6.2 and 6.8. Additionally, it is essential to provide a consistent source of major and minor plant nutrients. A recommended practice is to incorporate 3 to 4 inches of compost into the soil, which not only supplies minor nutrients but also enhances moisture retention and ensures that fertilizer remains available for the plants.
  • To ensure optimal growth of a robust tomato plant, we highly recommend burying two-thirds of the stem during the planting process. This essential technique promotes the development of additional roots along the buried stem, enhancing the plant's ability to absorb water even in drought conditions.
  • Water the seedlings immediately after planting to assist them in settling.
  • To minimize the growth of weeds and ensure consistent soil moisture, it is recommended to cover the ground with 2 to 4 inches of mulch. Straw and shredded leaves are excellent options for mulching tomatoes.
  • Ensure regular watering with a goal of providing at least one inch of moisture per week, whether through natural rainfall or watering. This amount should be increased during the summer months.
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