German Pink

Tomato

Zone 9a Save Garden

🌱 90d to harvest Indeterminate

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Jan 9th
Last Frost	Mar 6th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 1st
Harvest Begins	Jul 30th
Harvest Ends	Nov 26th

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

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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.

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.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.

Expert Note

Start sturdy transplants early but don’t rush planting—wait for consistently warm soil (60°F+) to prevent cold-stress on German Pink tomatoes.