Blondkopfchen Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Blondkopfchen means "Little blonde girl" in German and this old East German heirloom is super-sweet with a slightly citrusy and tart aftertaste. Cherry-sized fruits grow in big clusters of 20-30 tomatoes and the plants are incredibly productive. This variety has become a favorite in our garden and it's nearly impossible not to smile after you pop a "blondkopfchen" in your mouth. Guten appetit! (Indeterminate)
Origin: The parent seed of this wonderful variety was given to us by a friend who runs a community garden near Munich, Germany. She has grown the same strain of Blondkopfchen since escaping to West Germany as a little girl with her family in July of 1961, just a month or so before the Berlin Wall was erected.
(Approximately 20 seeds per packet)
Germination rate: 95% - tested 10/17/24
Planting Instructions: We recommend starting tomato seeds indoors in a bright and warm location 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date in spring. Transplant after danger of frost in full sun and trellis.
❗️ Blondkopfchen tomato seeds have a slightly tougher outer layer than other varieties and can take longer to germinate. You can speed the process up by making sure your soil is warm, above 70 F, and you can even gently rub the seeds on a very fine grit sandpaper to help the moisture penetrate quicker.
