German Cascade
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2009
Accession: 23
Seed Source: Purchased from Seedy Saturday, Nelson, BC (2009).
Comments:
2009 Extremely unique flavour, which is the real prize of this tomato. A rich, complex mix of acid, sweet, and earthy. This tomato reminds me of a flavour you'd find with a good-quality black tomato. Definitely an easier one to cage than stake. Later season.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Sprawling
Plant size: Large (4 - 4.5ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: Late (85-90 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Medium
Fruit Set: Fair
Average Fruit Diameter: 1.5"
Average Fruit Length: 1.5"
Average Fruit Weight: 70g (2.5oz)
Other Observations
- Does moderately well in hot climates, although will burn badly if not properly hardened off.
History
- Little history is known.
- Original seed was bought by Kelly from a family who's mother lives in Florida, USA and grows the variety there. Family has been growing this particular tomato for at least 50 years according to the son.
