German Pink German Johnson Tomato Potato Leaf CherryGal Organic Heirloom Seeds 2025

GERMAN PINK (Solanum lycopersicum) (aka German Johnson Pink) is a North Carolina heirloom tomato notable for having been one of the four parents of the famous Mortgage Lifter tomato. This is the original potato leaf strain. If you want to be able to brag about your tomatoes, German Johnson Pink is a variety to grow as the hardy plants produce huge pinkish red beefsteak type tomatoes that weigh 1.5 pounds or more. Their flesh is very thick and has few seeds. The fruits have an excellent robust flavor and are outstanding for slicing, but may also be used for canning (I like them for that purpose because they are easy to peel when ripe). They are also good juicers. Good disease resistance and very productive despite the large size of the fruit. The indeterminate vines will grow very tall and bear fruit all summer long. Mine each require triple staking because of the weight of the fruit and the large vines. This variety has consistently ranked high in the tomato tastes held each year at Thomas Jefferson's preserved estate Monticello. I was also simply amazed at how well they performed - cranking out huge fruit one after another - during our remarkable heat wave and drought each summer. Top of CherryGal list of favorites! I wait all winter for this one for my tomato sandwiches! Potato leaf (meaning smooth leaves). Indeterminate. 80 days. 10 Seeds.

CherryGal has been providing Organic, non-GMO, Heirloom seeds to the home gardener since 1999. Seeds are either certified organic, or organically grown in my organic garden using sustainable organic practices. Seeds are not treated and are fresh to the year indicated in the title. Packets are small because we want each gardener to be able to afford a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. By growing such a variety, you will be attracting pollinators and adding to the beauty and enjoyment of your backyard garden.