VEGETABLES / TOMATO
RED
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Carl's Emslandtraube is a rare German cherry and cocktail tomato variety bred over 70 years by a gardener named Carl Schniedergers in Emsland, Germany.
• The Origin: Carl started working on the variety after returning home from World War II in 1944, using original seeds from a neighboring village and selectively breeding them for decades.
• The Legacy: After Carl passed away at age 103, his grandson Tim Schniedergers shared the seeds with seed savers and vendors (such as the Secret Seed Cartel) to keep his life's work alive.
• Fruit Type: Small ruby-red cherry/cocktail tomatoes weighing about 10–20 grams.
• Growth Habit: Grows in long, hanging trusses with a high yield and vigorous vine growth.
• Flavor Profile: Thin-skinned, sweet, juicy, and low-acid with a rich, candy-like tomato aroma.
$3.00