🍅 Quick take: Herta is a tall, indeterminate, mid-season slicer originating from Austria. It produces fleshy red tomatoes with an incredibly thin, easy-to-peel skin. Growers praise it for being a totally fuss-free, reliable producer that doesn’t drop blossoms in the greenhouse, offering a perfectly balanced, old-fashioned classic tomato flavor. Full summary ↓
Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 4a Experience)
Indeterminate, mid-season tall slicer. Got the seeds from Austria. Really good, balanced flavor; not overly sweet, but not tart either, just a real classic tomato taste. Skin is super thin and peels right off. Grew this one in the greenhouse. Good yield, totally fuss-free, and it set every single truss without skipping a beat.
Full Summary: Herta
- 🌿 Plant: Indeterminate, mid-season tall vine. Described as very low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- 📈 Yield: Good production in the greenhouse. Sets fruit reliably without dropping blossoms.
- 👅 Taste: A classic, old-fashioned tomato flavor that is perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. A standout feature is its extremely thin skin that is easy to peel.
- 📦 Storage: Not explicitly mentioned, though very thin-skinned varieties typically don’t hold up for long storage and are best eaten fresh.
- 🌎 Who Reviewed It: 1 grower from Kostroma (USDA Zone 4a).
🍅 Have you grown Herta? Leave a comment below and let us know if you grew it outdoors or in a greenhouse!
