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Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Pink Berkeley Tie Dye'

Also Known As

  • Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Pink Berkeley Tie Dye'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato plant details

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green and red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: compact, edible, indeterminate, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

“Fabulous!” Is how the wonderful Folks of Wild Boar Farms in Suisun Valley describe the taste of this early compact indeterminate tomato. Local creators of improved & remarkable heirloom varieties, the folks at Wild Boar know of what they speak. With metallic green stripes this port-wine colored beefsteak (avg size: 8-12 oz) boasts an excellent sweet, rich, dark tomato flavor. Rated higher than ‘Cherokee Purple’ for taste & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE OF US WITH COOL SUMMERS. Alice Waters of Chez Panisse calls them “Tomatoes you’ll never forget!”

Gardening facts about Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato plant

How to Grow Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Tomato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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