Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a striking heirloom-type variety bearing 8 to 12 oz port-wine fruits streaked with metallic green stripes. Compact indeterminate plants deliver a sweet, complex flavor that rivals the finest heirlooms.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Type: Organic, indeterminate, bicolor heirloom-style tomato
• Fruit size: 8 to 12 oz
• Days to maturity: 70 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 24 to 36 inches
• Height at maturity: 5 to 7 feet
• Approx. seeds per pack: 50

Best for

• Fresh slicing for salads and sandwiches
• Showcase fruit for market growers
• Gardeners who want bold heirloom flavor
• Staked or caged beds and large containers

How to grow

Start seeds 1/4 inch deep at a soil temperature of 70 to 85°F, with germination in 7 to 14 days. Grow in full sun and provide sturdy support for the 5 to 7 foot indeterminate vines, spacing plants 24 to 36 inches apart. Fruit ripens in about 70 days. Cooking tomatoes in a little oil increases the absorption of lycopene.

Flavor profile

Sweet and complex with a rich, well-balanced taste typical of top heirloom tomatoes.

About Grow Organic

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