Pink/Pink-Red Tomatoes

	Arkansas Traveler TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49102 Price:$2.25 Quantity in Basket: none
89 days. (Indeterminate) [Pre-1900 heirloom grown throughout the South from northwest Arkansas to North Carolina.] 'Arkansas Traveler' is an old Southern heirloom much esteemed for its ability to produce flavorful tomatoes under conditions of drought and high heat where many other varieties fail. Medium-sized fruits are pink, and of wonderful flavor. Keeps well. Pkt. Photo Copyright Laura Sutherland courtacy of Bill Van Doren and Laura Sutherland
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	Arkansas Traveler TOMATO 1.5g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49102A Price:$5.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Brandywine TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49104 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
74 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced in 1889 by Johnson and Stokes.] Prized for its distinctively flavorful fruit, and highly rated in our taste trials. 'Brandywine' has achieved a national reputation as the flavor standard for tomatoes. Fruits are dark reddish-pink, average 10 to 12 oz., and are borne on vines with potato leaf foliage. Vines are not disease-resistant but flavor of the tomatoes is of gourmet quality. Use for slices, salads, and sandwiches. Pkt. "This was the first heirloom tomato I ever grew. Jeff McCormack reintroduced this variety to commercial sales early in the existence of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and it alone has since been responsible for many many gardeners switching to the heirloom side. It is absolutely one of the best tasting tomatoes ever!" -Cricket Rakita
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	Brandywine TOMATO 1.5g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49104A Price:$5.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Brimmer (Pink Brimmer) TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49105 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
82 days. (Indeterminate) [This old Virginia variety won Grand Prize for size and quality at the Jamestown Exposition held in 1907 at Sewell's Point, VA, now the site of the Norfolk Naval Base.] Seed was obtained from the Exposition and introduced commercially by Wood and Sons of Richmond, VA, and later carried in their catalog with high acclaim for approximately 60 years. Possibly derived from 'Ponderosa', 1889.] Fruits are pink/purple, large, meaty, and often 2-1/2 pounds or more when well grown. It was often preferred by gardeners wanting large, 'low acid' pink tomatoes that have a high sugar content. 'Brimmer' has a thick skin, a useful quality in a canning tomato, and a characteristic that offers some protection against fruit worm. Not recommended for northern areas where it is late maturing. Pkt.
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	German Johnson TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49115 Price:$2.75 Quantity in Basket: none
76 days. (Indeterminate) [Popular heirloom tomato from Virginia and North Carolina.] This is one of the four parent lines of the 'Mortgage Lifter' tomato. It is very similar in flavor. Pink-red fruits average 3/4 to 1-1/2 lbs. with generally smooth tops. Good for slicing or canning. Fruits have few seeds. Plants are very productive and fairly resistant to disease. Potato-leaf strain. Pkt.
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	June Pink (Pink Earliana) TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49124 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
68 days. (Indeterminate) ['Earliana' was developed as a result of intense competition among turn-of-the-century growers attempting to bring the earliest tomato to market. It was first offered commercially in 1900 by Johnson and Stokes, and may be derived from a sport of 'Stone'.] 'June Pink' is virtually identical to 'Earliana' except for the unusual rose-pink color and longer production. Bears clusters of 4 to 6 very attractive rose-pink tomatoes. We like it for flavor and color, and consider it among our stable of garden favorites. Fruit is relatively free of defects and vines bear a long time. Pkt.
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	Mortgage Lifter, Radiator Charlie's TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49128 Price:$2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(vw, fw1) 79 days (Indeterminate) [Developed by M.C. Byles in the 1930's and released to SESE as an exclusive variety in 1985 with all rights reserved. A legendary tomato always in demand in the Mid-Atlantic states. The following history is based on portions of our 1985 taped interview with M.C. Byles who developed this tomato in the early 1930's while in Logan, WV. Mr Byles is affectionately known as "Radiator Charlie". He earned that nickname from the radiator repair business he opened at the foot of a steep hill on which trucks would often overheat. Radiator Charlie had no formal education or plant breeding experience, yet he created this legendary tomato by cross-breeding four of the largest-fruited tomatoes he could find: 'German Johnson', 'Beefsteak', an Italian variety, and an English variety. One of the four varieties was planted in the middle of a circle. Then, using a baby's ear syringe, he cross-pollinated the center plant with pollen from the circle of tomatoes. Next year he selected the best seedlings: he planted the best seedings in the center and the rest in a circle around it. The pollination and selection process was repeated six more years until he had a stable variety. After Charlie developed and named this large tasty tomato, he sold plants for $1.00 each (in the 1940's) and paid off the $6000 mortgage on his house in 6 years. Each spring, gardeners drove asfar as 200 miles to buy Charlie's seedling tomatoes.] Fruits of 'Mortgage Lifter' can average 2-1/2lbs and may reach 4 lbs when well grown. Plants are very productive, disease resistant, and continue to bear until frost. These large, slightly flattened, pink-red tomatoes are meaty and flavorful with few seeds. Pkt. Photo Copyright Laura Sutherland courtacy of Bill Van Doren and Laura Sutherland.
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	Mortgage Lifter, Radiator Charlie's TOMATO 1.5g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49128A Price:$7.50 Quantity in Basket: none
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	Ozark Pink VF TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49132 Price:$2.95 Quantity in Basket: none
(fw1, vw, ber, cr) 65 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced 1991 by SESE Released exclusively to SESE. by the Univ. of Arkansas Dept. of Horticulture.] 'Ozark Pink' is adapted for growing on stakes for vine-ripe harvest in home gardens and for farmer's markets. Plants reach a height of 5 feet, bearing 7 oz. flattened-globe fruits with few defects, and uniform ripening shoulders. Developed from a complex pedigree involving 'Bradley', 'Arkansas Traveler 76', 'Heinz 1439', and 'Campbell 1327', the pink fruits have excellent eating quality and good shelf life. Unlike many other varieties, flavor is not greatly affected by early harvest in the post breaker (pale pink) stage. Very productive all season. Recommended for hot, humid, disease-prone areas. Pkt.
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	Tappy's Finest TOMATO .16g seed, USDA Certified Organic Code: 49142 Price:$2.65 Quantity in Basket: none
77 days. (Indeterminate) [West Virginia family heirloom before 1948, originally from Italian seed stock. named and introduced by SESE in 1983 in honor of 'Tappy' who selected for regular shape, small cores, few seeds, and fine flavor. This exclusive was the first heirloom we introduced.] 'Tappy's Finest' was selected in the mountains of West Virginia and it performs best where summers are moderate to cool. Fruits are pink-red, large, and average 14-16 oz, sometimes up to 2 lbs., and are very meaty. The slightly irregular fruits are somewhat flattened with indentations prominent at the shoulders. An excellent tomato for processing, for salad use, sandwiches, or juice. Makes a delicious tomato juice. Like all sweet, good-flavored tomatoes, it is not a heavy producer, but it has won several independent flavor trials. Pkt.
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	Omar's Lebanese TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49190 Price:$2.85 Quantity in Basket: none
80 days. (Indeterminate) [Heirloom from farmers in a Lebanese hill town. The best of Dr. Carolyn Male's extensive 1995 heirloom tomato trials.] A huge pink beefsteak tomato: fruits typically weigh 1 to 1-1/2 pounds, or even larger when well grown. This is a good choice for a gardener's boast or county fair entry. Size not withstanding, it has a multidimensional sweet flavor, that seems to be expressed best in northern areas. In southern areas the quality is more variable. Better than average resistance to foliage disease. Pkt.
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	Granny Cantrell’s German Red/Pink TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49208 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
69-80 days. (Indeterminate) Kentucky Family Heirloom. The only tomato grown by Lettie Cantrell of West Liberty since the ‘40s. Large, 1+ lb, tasty fruit on large plants. Best caged --vines can be a bit wispy. Delicious for fresh eating, slicing, or canning. Lettie died in November 2005, at the age of 96. Her tomato won a “Best of Taste” in 2006's Fall Festival, from over 100 entries.
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	Grace Lahman’s Pink (Lahman Pink) TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49210 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
80 days (Indeterminate) (A Seed Savers favorite, seed supplied by Merlyn Niedens) Richly sweet and juicy fruit are borne on plants that bear heavily until frost. Round pink 4-6 oz. blemish-free fruits are great for slicing fresh or canning whole. Highly recommended for farmers markets.
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	Uncle Mark Bagby TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49217 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
75 days. (Indeterminate) [Brought to western Kentucky in 1919 by Mark Bagby and still grown by his grand niece.] Tall, vigorous potato leaf plants yield 8-12 oz. pink fruit with excellent flavor similar to Brandywine but much more productive in warmer climates.
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	Vinson Watts TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49218 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
85 days. (Indeterminate) This heirloom originated in Lee County, VA, but was perfected by 50 yrs of selection for flavor, texture and disease resistance by the late Vinson Watts, Sr. of Morehead, KY. The large flattened pink fruit has won many taste tests and is considered by many to be the best tomato they ever tasted – a smooth-textured, finely balanced combination of sweet and acid. Pkt. For a great article on Vinson Watts, Sr. and his tomato, see here
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	Barnes Mountain Pink TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49221 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
90 days [Kentucky heirloom] Tall indeterminate, good resistance to leaf disease, produces a lot of 10-20 oz reddish-pink fruit. Some fruit color variability. Good producer, bearing fruit until frost. One of our 2008 favorites. Pkt
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	Crnkovic Yugoslav TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49222 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
85 days [From the Vojvod area of Yugoslavia, brought to the US by Yasha Crnkovic, a colleague of Dr Carolyn Male.] Prolific, disease-resistant heirloom produces large (1 lb) pink beefsteak fruit that is meaty, juicy, with a robust, complex tomato flavor. Indeterminate. Pkt
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	Dr. Walter TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49223 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
75 days [from New Zealand] One of the best heirlooms for market gardeners. Medium-tall indeterminate produces lots of delicious, low-acid, 8 oz red globes. Pkt
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	Lady Lucy TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49227 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
85 days [Nantahala Forest area in n. GA] Potato-leaf indeterminate produces lots of red/pink 6-8 oz fruit. Sweet, complex flavor with an acid zing is good for slicing and canning. Pkt
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	Grandfather Ashlock TOMATO .16g seed Code: 49234 Price:$2.50 Quantity in Basket: none
85 days [Family heirloom of Carl Ashlock. Three Ashlock brothers served George Washington during the Revolutionary War; one brother settled in Kentucky. Carl Ashlock, now of Franklin, NC, is descended from that patriot.] Indeterminate potato leaf, fair yield of 10-16 oz. pink beefsteaks, very good flavor. Pkt $2.50
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CULTURE: Sow seeds 6 weeks before the last frost date for your area. Plant seed 1/4 inch deep in shallow flats and maintain soil temperature in the range of 75-85oF (24-29oC) for good germination. When the seedlings have produced several leaves, transplant to 3” pots to promote root growth. After transplanting, keep seedlings at a lower temperature at night, 50-60oF (10-13oC), to promote earlier flowering in some varieties. Day temperatures should rise to 75-85oF (24-29oC) to promote rapid growth. Expose plants to light and air currents to harden the plants and to encourage stockiness. Water sparingly, but do not allow the growth to become checked. Fertilize with complete, soluble fertilizer or fish emulsion if leaves become yellow and/or purple. Keep phosphorous levels high. Too much nitrogen will delay fruiting. For transplanting to the garden, average soil temperature should be 60-65oF (16-18oC). SPACING: Staked plants should be spaced about 18 to 24” apart. Caged plants should be spaced about 24 to 36” apart. DISEASES: Plant disease-resistant varieties for a sustained harvest. Leaf blight diseases such as early blight and alternaria begin to appear about mid-July, and plants are more susceptible once fruit production begins. To reduce disease problems, use resistant or tolerant varieties and rotate tomatoes to different parts of the garden each year, using a three-year rotation. Fusarium wilt (race 1), a disease caused by a soil fungus, is common in the Mid-Atlantic region during mid- to late-season. Fusarium races 1 and 2 are present in southern regions. Where fusarium wilt is present a six-year rotation or use of resistant varieties is recommended. Do not plant eggplants, peppers, or potatoes in wilt-infested soil during the rotation period. Avoid planting tomatoes near walnut trees to avoid “walnut wilt”. Early blight and anthracnose are common in the Mid-Atlantic region, and are favored by hot, humid conditions. Late blight is more common in inland regions at higher elevations, especially during the spring and fall. Blossom-end rot is prevented by ensuring an adequate level of soil calcium, and steady moisture. PESTS: Tomatoes planted in healthy soil will generally have few severe pest problems. FLAVOR: Type of fertilizer used has an effect on flavor. Highly flavored tomatoes are sometimes subject to “off flavors” under certain growing conditions. Avoid placing freshly harvested tomatoes in the refrigerator because refrigeration will destroy much of the delicate flavor. Tomatoes are best stored at a temperature above 50oF (10oC). SEED SAVERS: Isolate varieties of L. lycopersicon by a minimum of 35’ for home use and 75’ to 150’ for pure seed. Isolate varieties of L. pimpinellifolium species from all other tomato species by a minimum of 150’. MATURATION DATES: Days to maturity are the number of days after transplanting. PACKET: Seed size varies considerably, 0.08 to 0.16 g (about 40 to 83 seeds, depending on variety, average 64 seeds) sows 100’. SEEDS/OZ: 7000 to 15,000 seeds/oz. (average 11,500) sows 3/4 to 1-1/2 acre of transplants at 18” spacing in rows 4’ apart.

DETERMINATE AND INDETERMINATE VARIETIES: Determinate varieties are short-vined plants that seldom need staking. Blossoms and fruit develop about the same time. Indeterminate varieties are long-vined plants that bear fruit continuously. These varieties should be caged or staked. Some varieties are semi- determinate. MULCHING: Too much mulch on the soil in the spring may delay growth by preventing soil temperature from rising enough to support active root growth. Starting at the end of June, apply a deep mulch around plants to conserve moisture and increase yield. YIELD: Too much nitrogen after transplanting will delay flowering. High levels of phosphorus are necessary to produce good yields. Pruning and staking increases earliness to fruiting at the expense of yield. Indeterminate varieties may be pruned if necessary. Pruning of determinate varieties should be kept to a minimum. For largest yields, cages 2’ wide by 5’ tall are recommended for indeterminate varieties.