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Chianti Rose Beefsteak Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Chianti Rose'

Also Known As

  • Solanum lycopersicum 'Beefsteak Chianti Rose'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Chianti Rose Beefsteak Tomato plant details

Chianti Rose Beefsteak 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 pink fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees 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 Chianti Rose Beefsteak 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: edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chianti Rose Beefsteak 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

NEW hybrid between Brandywine and an unknown Italian heirloom…Gorgeous, robust 1-2 lb fruits of rosy pink that are thin skinned with succulent, balanced, complex flavor. Old fashioned tomato taste! Earlier than other large heirlooms. Disease resistant.

Gardening facts about Chianti Rose Beefsteak Tomato plant

How to Grow Chianti Rose Beefsteak Tomato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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