Tomato Name Translation

GoDawgs · January 26, 2020

One of the tomato packets I received from Farmer Shawn is one called 'Dreikäsehoch'. It's one suitable for growing in a hanging basket. Dusting off my German I think that translates literally "three cheese high" or "three cheese tall". Is anyone familiar with this one and can help with the translation?

I started one today along with a Feher Ozon pepper that will eventually live on a pot on the porch. Just had to get my hands into some potting soil this morning.

Father'sDaughter · January 26, 2020

Quick google search confirms "three cheese high" as the literal translation, but it's also used to refer to small children.

Nan_PA_6b · January 26, 2020

I wonder if that means the plant is compact?

asmx91 · January 26, 2020

It is the same as:

Whippersnapper, it comes from UK

GoDawgs · January 26, 2020

Danke, asmx91!

January 26, 2020	#1
GoDawgs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Augusta area, Georgia, 8a/7b Posts: 1,685	Tomato Name Translation One of the tomato packets I received from Farmer Shawn is one called 'Dreikäsehoch'. It's one suitable for growing in a hanging basket. Dusting off my German I think that translates literally "three cheese high" or "three cheese tall". Is anyone familiar with this one and can help with the translation? I started one today along with a Feher Ozon pepper that will eventually live on a pot on the porch. Just had to get my hands into some potting soil this morning.

January 26, 2020	#2
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,917	Quick google search confirms "three cheese high" as the literal translation, but it's also used to refer to small children.

January 26, 2020	#3
Nan_PA_6b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,194	I wonder if that means the plant is compact?

January 26, 2020	#4
asmx91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 785	It is the same as: Whippersnapper, it comes from UK