Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Aunt Ruby's German Green') in the Tomatoes Database

Data specific to Tomatoes (Edit)
Heredity:	Open Pollinated
Skin Color:	Green
Flesh Color:	Green
Fruit Shape:	Beefsteak Other: irregular
Fruit Size:	Large
Fruit Weight:	12 oz.
Leaf Type:	Regular-Leaf
Tomato Plant Height:	6 feet
Best Uses:	Slicing
Growth Mode:	Indeterminate
Earliness:	Late
Comments by NJ Ag Exp St.:	Fruit turns slightly yellow when ripe. Flesh blushed with pink. Interesting flavor?
Country:	USA

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Vine
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height:	Varies greatly by species and cultivated variety.
Plant Spread:	Varies greatly by species and cultivated variety.
Leaves:	Other: Varies greatly by species and cultivated variety.
Fruit:	Showy Edible to birds
Fruiting Time:	Other: Varies greatly by species and cultivated variety.
Flower Color:	Yellow
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Other: Varies greatly by species and cultivated variety.
Uses:	Vegetable Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts:	Fruit
Eating Methods:	Raw Cooked
Resistances:	Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity:	Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile Other info: Direct sowing into the garden not recommended. Sow seeds into sterile seed starting mix, 1/8"-1/4" deep, indoors, 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost date. Optimal germination occurs in 7-14 days with constant moisture and soil temperatures of 75-90F.
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:	Self Various insects
Containers:	Preferred depth: Some tomato varieties, primarily dwarf and determinate varieties, are suitable for container gardening. Large, vining, indeterminate types can be grown in 5 gallon or larger containers but may require extra attention.

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Aunt Ruby's German Green'.

Common names

Tomato

Botanical names

Accepted: Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym: Lycopersicon lycopersicum

Photo Gallery

Location: My garden in Bark River, MI
Date: 2015-09-23

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Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Date: 2019-08-10
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomato, sliced.

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Location: Northeastern, Texas
Date: 2014-07-19

Uploaded by wildflowers

Location: The Black Hills, SD
Date: 5/15/2023

Uploaded by Johannian

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2016-08-04
Inside of ripe tomato.

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2016-05-11

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2016-07-28
growing fruit

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2016-07-28

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Location: Long Island, NY
Date: 2016-08-15

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Comments:

Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Aug 22, 2014 8:49 PM concerning plant:

I've grown quite a few different heirloom tomatoes, and this consistently ranks among my favorites. I tend to prefer tomatoes with a complex flavor, and this one meets the criteria! It somehow manages to be both sharp on the initial taste and sweet after a moment. It makes a beautiful salsa and is a great addition to a plate of sliced tomatoes. People will be surprised to taste a ripe, mature tomato when they are expecting the harsher flavor of an unripened "green" tomato!

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Posted by Weedwhacker (Ford River Twp, Michigan UP - Zone 4b) on Sep 23, 2015 6:57 PM concerning plant:

This year (2015) was my first year growing this variety. Nice big, bushy plants, loaded with tomatoes. I was afraid I would have trouble telling when they were ripe, but the bottom half turns a greenish-gold color that makes it easy to know when to check them. I was also afraid that the green color would be rather off-putting, but for me, at least, it isn't at all -- the flesh is the color of a perfectly ripe avocado! The flavor is a little sweet, balanced by just the right amount of tartness. This one is definitely on my list to grow again!

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Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Mar 7, 2014 12:05 PM concerning plant:

I trialed this one back in the late 90's. At time it did produce sizable beefsteak type fruits. Yield was lower than even the Brandywine. Not to my taste. In the 40's we grew a few Evergreens for the novelty. Never grew them in a control plot, but from what I remember Evergreen was superior.

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Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Feb 26, 2014 1:51 PM concerning plant:

One of the largest green beefsteak tomatoes, it can grow to over 1 pound. Has a strong, sweet, fruity flavor that is reported to be tastier than most red tomatoes.
Winner of the 2003 Heirloom Garden Show's taste test.

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Posted by abhege (Grantville, GA - Zone 8a) on Feb 28, 2014 3:19 PM concerning plant:

Very big and flavorful green heirloom tomato. It was a surprise to our customers just how good it tasted when we gave samples at market. It has been added to our keeper list.

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Posted by wildflowers (North East Texas - Zone 7b) on Jul 20, 2014 11:39 AM concerning plant:

Aunt Ruby's German Green tomato was a pleasant and tasty surprise for us this year. I haven't tried many green tomatoes, but this one has a great old-fashioned sweet and tangy flavor. These green tomatoes turn a light yellow to pink color on the blossom end when ripe, making it easy to tell when they are ready. Adding this one to our "grow again" in the tomato garden list.

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Posted by CorabethGodsey (South Dakota Micro-climate 4-6 - Zone 5a) on Apr 28, 2024 8:27 PM concerning plant:

Aunt Ruby's German Green is a top five large tomato variety for me. The flavor is balanced, yet sweet and mild. The best version of the ripe green tomato varieties. As with many heirlooms, there may be a small amount of cat-facing, yet never excessive. Weight is generally around a pound. Not disease prone in my garden. Also not the most prolific, but still a good harvest for a larger heirloom variety. A mid to late season producer.

Rated very high in my yearly taste tests.

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