Tomato 'Dattelwein' (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds
- Old German multiflora cherry tomato with spectacular giant trusses. <ai>
- Open pollinated seeds - seed packet with approx. 10 seeds.
- Sweet yellow snacking tomato with excellent crack resistance and exceptionally high yields.<ai>
€2.49
Description
Over 100 small yellow fruits on a single truss
The tomato 'Dattelwein' is an old German open pollinated cocktail tomato that has been preserved and distributed by seed saving initiatives and conservation organisations such as ARCHE NOAH. Its exact breeder is not documented, but it is regarded as a classic Central European heritage variety with a long tradition in home gardens.
This variety is characterised by its pronounced multiflora habit: strongly branched flower trusses carry enormous quantities of fruit - sometimes more than 100 small tomatoes per truss. The fruits are 3 to 4 cm in size, pear to drop shaped and shine in yellow to yellow orange tones. The flesh is mildly sweet, rather low in acidity and ideal for snacking straight from the plant.
'Dattelwein' grows as a cordon tomato and reaches 1.8 to 2 metres in height. The variety is considered extremely productive and relatively crack resistant, making it suitable for outdoor cultivation, tomato houses or larger containers. Due to the heavy fruit load, the trusses should be well supported.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Vegetable |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Solanaceae |
| Seed propagation | konventionell |
| Region of origin | Germany |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate, Not winter-hardy |
| Eventual height | 100-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, October, September |
| Fruit colour | Gelb |
| Fruit form | birnenförmig |
| Root system | Heart roots |
| Winter hardiness zones | 12 (10 bis 15 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 22-28°C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Humus-rich, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Nutrient requirements | Heavy feeder |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 80 cm |
| Good companion plants | Basil, Kohlrabi, Kopfkohl, Leaf Lettuce, Lettuce, Marigold, Nasturtium, New Zealand Spinach, Parsley, Spinach |
| Bad companion plants | Chili, Cucumber, Fennel, Peas, Potatoes, Sweet Pepper |
Sowing and care
Sowing and care of tomato 'Dattelwein'
Start indoors from February to April. Sow at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. The optimal germination temperature is 22 to 25 °C, with a germination time of approximately 6 to 8 days. After pricking out, continue growing in a bright position at slightly cooler temperatures.
Plant outdoors or in a greenhouse after the last frost. Recommended spacing: 50 to 60 cm. As a heavy feeder, this variety requires nutrient rich soil, regular feeding and consistent watering. Harvest usually begins from mid July and continues until the first frost.
Other names
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
German: Tomate, Cocktailtomate, Kirschtomate, Datteltomate, Paradeiser, Cocktailparadeiser, Cherrytomate
English: tomato, cherry tomato, cocktail tomato
French: tomate, tomate cerise
Italian: pomodoro, pomodorino
Spanish: tomate, tomate cherry
Dutch: tomaat, kerstomaat
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