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Tomato · warm season

German Johnson

'German Johnson' Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'German Johnson'): A Southern Heirloom with Big, Delicious Fruits Experience the robust flavors and sizable fruits of the 'German Johnson' Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'German Johnson'). This Southern heirloom, originating in North Carolina &…

Days to harvest
75
Sow depth
1/4"
Plant spacing
3-4'
Row spacing
3-4'
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    6–8 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    1–2 weeks after your last frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 50°F.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.

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