A famous Green heirloom tomato
Aunt Ruby's German Green is a cherished heirloom tomato variety originating from Greeneville, Tennessee. It was popularized by Ruby Arnold, who received seeds from her German-speaking grandfather. The variety was introduced to the public by Bill Minkey in 1993. This variety produces large, beefsteak-style fruits weighing over 1 pound. The fruits ripen to a pale greenish-yellow with a slight pink blush on the blossom end. The flesh is lime green, resembling a sliced kiwi, with a unique sweet and slightly spicy flavor. Aunt Ruby's German Green tomato is ideal for slicing. This tomato enhances sandwiches, salads, and salsas. Its unique color and flavor also make it suitable for green tomato pie and chutney. This indeterminate tomato variety is well-suited for container gardening and performs well even in cooler climates.
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 21-24°C
Germination time in days: 7-14 day
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: well draining and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Sow in pots from March, at a temperature between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. Transplant the entire root ball in the ground, after the last frosts, at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water thoroughly when planting. Provide sturdy support like cages or stakes.
