{"product_id":"old-german-tomato","title":"Old German Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld German is a massive bicolor indeterminate heirloom tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e producing jaw-dropping fruits around 2 pounds, often larger than a salad plate. The yellow-and-red flesh has a fuller, more pronounced tomato flavor than many same-colored varieties, with a touch more acid that lends slightly longer shelf life, yet stays very sweet and low in acid compared to traditional reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old German tomato (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate bicolor beefsteak, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow and red, around 2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, needs sturdy support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slicing, fresh eating, yellow ketchup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig, showpiece slicing tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful sandwiches and platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow ketchup and specialty sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-acid, sweet fresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeritage and seed-saving gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant after frost has passed. Provide a strong cage or stake for the heavy fruit and space about 36 inches apart in full sun with rich soil. Water deeply and consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and fruity with a fuller tomato depth and gentle acidity that keeps the large bicolor fruit lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792555970838,"sku":"TOM86","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/tom86_old_german_e733cd7a-1c31-4c20-bf23-5bfa41b5bad6.jpg?v=1764687916","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/old-german-tomato","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}