Beefsteak tomato 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'

  • Product number: 295105
  • Origin: South America
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum

A heritage tomato, preserved by Ruby Arnorld's family in Greeneville, Tennessee. The abundant harvest yields 400-500g fruits with green-yellow flesh. The excellent, sweet, and spicy taste is remarkable! Harvest the fruits when they feel soft. Great with some fresh mozzarella and basil...

Do you often grow your tomatoes in the same spot, for example in a greenhouse? Then diseases can develop in the soil, which rootstocks are resistant to, and grafting is recommended:
For grafting tomatoes, use this variety: 291110 Tomato 'Landon'. As a tool, we recommend these grafting clips: 847520 Grafting clip 1.5 mm.

The largest tomatoes in our assortment are called beefsteak tomatoes. This tomato gets its name from the larger amount of flesh (instead of juice). This applies to most varieties in this group, with a few exceptions such as the so-called stuffing tomatoes.

Names:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Beefsteak Tomato 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'
English: Tomato, Beefsteak Type

Read more
Packaging

Sowing method: Sow indoors from March to May. When the seedlings are 5 cm tall, transplant them into pots. Provide plenty of light and, from April onwards, harden off outdoors in fine weather. Do not plant out before the end of May. Tomato plants use a lot of water. Side shoots (suckers) must be removed regularly. Planting distance 60-80 cm.

.

Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Small yellow flowers
  • Origin: South America
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum
  • Dutch: Beefsteak Tomato 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not available
  • English: Tomato, Beefsteaks Type
  • All year round

Inspiration for you

"Zwarte" Aardbei 'Schwarzer Peter'

"Zwarte" Aardbei 'Schwarzer Peter'

Price
€3,95
(Asparagus) broccoli 'All Season Collection'

(Asparagus) broccoli 'All Season Collection'

Price
€5,75
(Asperge)Broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

(Asparagus) broccoli 'Early Purple Sprouting'

From €2,95

Nine-Star Perennial broccoli

Nine-Star Perennial broccoli

Price
€3,95