The Kanner Hoell tomato variety was until recently only found in the Seed Savers Exchange seed catalog. This variety was donated to the seed savers exchange by Reverend Morrow or Minnesota who stated that the variety originated in Germany and had been in his family since 1916. The kannel Hoell variety is an indeterminate, regular leaf. mid-season red beefsteak tomato reaching up to 5" in diameter with a good flavor, moderately sweet and low acid.
Scientific Name: solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 21-29°C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seed in a propagator from March in warmth. Keep small plants in a sunny, frost-free environment until they can be planted in the greenhouse from late April or outdoors in late May.
