History:
“Riesentraube” means “giant bunch of grapes.” This is the original grape tomato, grown by the Pennsylvania Dutch around 1856. Often used to make wine, but even fresh, these small fruits have a big tomato taste.

Habit:
Compact indeterminate plants bear large clusters of 20+ fruits, each the size of a large cherry, with a distinct point at the blossom end.

Culture:

Start seed indoors 6–8 weeks before frost danger is past.
May also be planted outdoors after last frost.
Plant seed 1 inch apart and cover with ¼" fine soil, well pressed down.
Place seed tray in a very warm spot (day and night), cover with plastic or paper to preserve moisture until sprouting.
Germinates in 7–14 days depending on temperature.
Matures in 60 days from transplanting.