German Pink

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

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Sink your senses into German Pink’s lush, rosy blush—an opulent beefsteak tomato with a silky, juicy interior and a tender, meaty bite.

The fruit forms large, irregularly ribbed hearts that feel substantial in the hand, yet taste bright and aromatic straight from the garden. Grow German Pink for bold, slice-worthy centerpiece tomatoes and for luscious sauces that showcase its sweet-tang balance and delicate pink glow.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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German Pink Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Mar 30th	Jul 20th	Oct 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 24th	Jul 14th	Oct 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 20th	Jul 10th	Oct 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 18th	Jul 8th	Oct 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 13th	Jul 3rd	Oct 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 9th	Jun 29th	Sep 27th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 6th	Jun 26th	Sep 24th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Feb 28th	Jun 20th	Sep 18th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Feb 23rd	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 13th	Jun 5th	Sep 3rd – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 4th	May 27th	Aug 25th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Jan 26th	May 18th	Aug 16th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 9th	May 1st	Jul 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 15th	Apr 6th	Jul 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

German Pink gives you beefsteak heft with a silky, juicy center and a bright, not-sharp acidity—ideal for centerpiece slicing where the tomato has to taste like itself. Use it for short heat jobs or slow reductions; either way, it lands glossy and aromatic instead of watery.

Best Uses

thick slices on bread with salt—juices stay vivid without turning bread to paste
quick skillet pan-sear or char (cut side down) to hold shape and concentrate sugars
luscious pink tomato sauce—slow-reduce until it turns glossy and spoon-coating
summer tomato salads with minimal dressing so the silky interior doesn’t collapse

Flavor Profile

sweet, ripe-tomato fruitiness with a bright tang silky, juicy interior with a tender meaty bite rosy, aromatic flesh that tastes fresh rather than cooked-down gentle acidity that stays clean on the palate

Kitchen Pairings

garlic olive oil balsamic vinegar mozzarella white beans black pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Solanum lycopersicum (German Pink tomato) plants developing brown spots with fuzzy growth, and what can I do?

Brown spots with gray/brown fuzzy growth is often late blight (or gray leaf mold-like disease) on tomatoes, especially in cool, humid weather. Remove and destroy infected leaves immediately, avoid overhead watering, and water at the soil line so foliage stays dry. Spray a labeled protectant (such as chlorothalonil or mancozeb) and repeat per label directions, focusing on the lower foliage where blight starts.

How often should I water German Pink tomatoes during the main growing phase to prevent blossom-end rot and splitting?

During fruiting (about mid-season through maturity), keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week total, increasing in heat. Water deeply 2–3 times per week rather than light daily watering, and check by feel: the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) should be dry before you water again. Even fluctuations can trigger blossom-end rot and uneven ripening, so maintain steady moisture with mulch around the base.

How can I tell when German Pink tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored for the variety (a pink, not green) and have a slight give when gently squeezed—German Pink is best picked ripe rather than fully firm. Look for the fruit to come off the vine with a light twist; if it resists strongly, give it a bit more time. For best flavor, harvest in the morning and ripen any slightly under-ripe fruit indoors at room temperature.