German Red Strawberry
Single source · Reviewed Sep 13, 2026
Values marked like this (estimated) are model estimates, not confirmed from a source.
Heirloom oxheart from Germany. Large red oxheart with dense, nearly seedless flesh and better flavour than most. Ready in about 85 days from transplant.
- Heirloom
- 85 (estimated) days to maturity (from transplant)
- Indeterminate
- Large fruit
- Difficult (estimated)
At a glance
- Fruit type
- Oxheart 10–16 oz (280–450 g) · Heart-shaped (estimated)
- Leaf type
- Regular leaf
- Plant height
- 6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) Tall
- Spacing
- 24 × 35 in (60 × 90 cm) (estimated)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Position
- Handles open positions
- Growing sites
- Greenhouse · Polytunnel · Open ground
- Container growing
- Not suited to pots
- Skin
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- Red
- Interior
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- Red
Plant size and habit
Tall · Indeterminate
6–8 ft (180–240 cm) (estimated) · Regular leaf
German Red Strawberry is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Flavor
“Large red oxheart with dense, nearly seedless flesh and better flavour than most.”
Growing calendar
- Sow indoors
- Transplant out
- Harvest
Timing shown for temperate climates; sow indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date.
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistances — protect this variety with good airflow and crop rotation.
Uses & tags
- Fresh & salads
- Slicing
- Sauce & paste
- Heirloom classic
- High flavor
- Rare collector
Origin
German Red Strawberry is a large red oxheart with dense flesh and few seeds, named for the shape rather than any flavour resemblance. It is one of the better-flavoured oxhearts, a class more often grown for texture than taste.
Sources
Where to buy seeds
| Shop | Offer | Price | Packet | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato Growers Supply Company | Seeds | $3.65Checked Sep 16, 2026 | Pack (30 seeds) | Check availability | Buy |
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Pack (30 seeds)
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$3.65Checked Sep 16, 2026
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All photos
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German Red Strawberry tomatoes ripening on the vine under cover -
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German Red Strawberry tomato plant in a garden bed with ripe fruit on the vine -
A ripe German Red Strawberry tomato held in a gardener's hand -
Freshly picked German Red Strawberry tomatoes -
German Red Strawberry tomato sliced in the kitchen
Questions
How long does German Red Strawberry take to mature?
German Red Strawberry is ready in about 85 days from transplant.
Does German Red Strawberry need staking?
German Red Strawberry is an indeterminate plant that keeps growing and setting fruit until frost; it needs a stake, cage, or trellis for the whole season. Expect a plant of 6–8 ft (180–240 cm).
Can German Red Strawberry be grown in a container?
German Red Strawberry is better suited to open ground or a greenhouse bed than a container.
Is German Red Strawberry resistant to disease?
No disease resistance is documented for German Red Strawberry.
See also
Other oxheart varieties people put next to this one.
Grows like this one
Indeterminate, mid-late, full sun. Same support, same calendar.
