Sativa Sonnenherz – organic beef tomato

Cultivation & planting

• Sowing: February to April in advance culture at 20–24 °C.

• Pricking out: After the first pair of true leaves, transplant into larger pots.

• Planting outdoors: After the last frosts, around mid-May.

• Location: Sunny and warm, also ideal under a protected cultivation or in a greenhouse.

• Soil type: Loose, well-drained and nutrient-rich.

• Watering & fertilisation: Water regularly and add organic fertiliser.

Characteristics & care instructions

• Fruit colour: Yellow-orange.

• Fruit shape: Multi-chambered, yellow-orange when ripe.

• Fruit diameter: Ø 6 cm.

• Fruit weight: Approx. 250–350 g.

• Plant type:stake tomato – needs support.

• Heat requirement: High – covered cultivation recommended.

• Nutrient requirement: High – regular fertilisation promotes healthy growth.

Planting distances

• Distance between rows: 75 cm.

• Spacing in the row: 40 cm.

• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.

Harvest & Use

• Harvest time: From July to October depending on weather conditions.

• Use: Ideal for fresh salads, sauces and preserving due to its high flesh content.

Why choose the Sonnenherz tomato?

• Early ripening & aromatic in flavour.

• Lots of flesh and little gelatinous mass.

• Easy to maintain due to the sparse plant structure.

• Perfect for organic gardens and sustainable cultivation.