Description
Solanum lycopersicum ‘German Pink’ is a renowned heirloom beefsteak tomato variety valued for its exceptionally large fruits and rich, well-balanced flavor. The indeterminate plants are vigorous and productive, commonly reaching 1.8 to 2.4 meters in height, and require staking or caging to support the heavy fruit load. The tomatoes are large, smooth, and slightly flattened, with pink to rose-colored skin and juicy, tender flesh that is mildly sweet and low in acidity. This variety is especially prized for fresh slicing, sandwiches, and salads.
‘German Pink’ performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent watering to ensure even fruit development and reduce cracking. It thrives in warm, sunny growing conditions and has a relatively long season to maturity.
Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 12°C – 14°C. In mild or frost-free climates, seeds can be started from late winter to early spring for optimal production.
Germination Guide
🌍 Bavaria, Germany
Moderate
Solanum lycopersicum 'German Pink' is a prestigious Bavarian heirloom tomato brought to the United States in 1883 by Michael Ott, great-grandfather of Seed Savers Exchange co-founder Diane Ott Whealy. This indeterminate variety produces large, pink beefsteak fruits weighing 1-2 pounds with meaty, nearly seedless flesh and exceptional sweet flavor. German Pink seeds require warm soil temperatures (70-85°F, ideally 80°F) for reliable germination, typically sprouting in 5-14 days under optimal conditions.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
5 – 14 days
Temperature
Min 70°C
Ideal 80°C
Max 85°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
seed-starting mix, sterile potting soil
Recommended container
seed trays, small pots, containers with drainage
Growing Tips
Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date in moist, sterile seed-starting mix at a depth of 1/4 inch. Maintain consistent soil temperature of 75-85°F using a heating mat for optimal germination. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged; bottom watering is recommended to prevent fungal issues. Once seedlings emerge, remove covers and provide bright light for 14-16 hours daily at 60-70°F. Transplant to 3-4 inch pots when true leaves appear. This variety prefers bottom heat during germination and benefits from consistent moisture and good airflow to prevent damping off. Bury transplants deeply, leaving only top leaves above ground.
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