Riesenstrabe Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seeds

Riesenstrabe Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seeds grow the classic German Riesentraube, a 150-year-old heirloom whose name means bunch of grapes. Plants set large clusters of deep red, beefsteak-flavored cherry tomatoes that are low in acid, sweet, and luscious, excellent for fresh eating and salads. The vines have an indeterminate growth habit.

At a glance

• Variety: Riesentraube German heirloom cherry tomato
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, indeterminate
• Fruit: Deep red cherry tomatoes in large clusters
• Flavor: Beefsteak-like, low acid, sweet
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights
• Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart
• Seasons: Spring or summer

Best for

• Fresh snacking
• Salads
• Cluster harvesting
• Heirloom and German variety gardens
• Full-flavored cherry tomatoes

How to grow

Sow 1/4 inch deep in trays under lights, then transplant in spring or summer, spacing plants 2 to 3 feet apart in single rows or a double-wide row block. Provide support for the indeterminate vines and keep the bed weed-free in full sun with adequate moisture.

Flavor profile

Rich and beefsteak-like with low acidity, sweet and luscious in a small cherry-size fruit.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.