Heritage Tomato Reisentraube

History

The name means “giant bunch of grapes” - this is the original grape tomato grown by Pennsylvania Dutch around 1856. Often grown to make wine, even when fresh thees small fruits have a BIG tomato taste.

Habit

Compact indeterminate plants bear large clusters of 20 or more fruits the size of a large cherry, with a distinct point at the blossom end.

Culture

Plant seed indoors 6-8 weeks before danger of frost is past. May also be planted outdoors after last frost. Plant seed 1 inch apart and cover with ¼” fine soil, well pressed down. Place seed starting tray in very warm place (both night and day) and cover with plastic or paper to preserve moisture until seeds sprout. Germinates in 7-14 days depending on temperature. Matures in 60 days from setting out.