Tomato Seeds - Slicing - Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid
85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Chef’s Choice Pink Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, F1 hybrid, AAS winner, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, containers, and large hanging baskets. Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt, Root Knot Nematode, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. 2015 AAS Regional Winner. Tomato Chefs Choice Pink Hybrid is a tasty beauty in the beefsteak tomato category. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Tomatoes in the Vegetable Garden
To cultivate Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Hybrid Tomato Seeds, start indoors 5 weeks before the last frost date. Sow the seeds at a depth of 0.25 inches in well-draining soil. Transplant the seedlings into a sunny location with 15-18 inches of spacing in rows 5 feet apart, ensuring ample support for the indeterminate potato leaf plants that will grow to a height of 5 feet.
Throughout the growing season, maintain the health of these indeterminate plants by providing consistent moisture, well-draining soil, and sturdy staking. Companion planting with basil and marigolds can help deter pests, and regular pruning of excess foliage enhances air circulation. The plants exhibit good disease resistance to F, A, N, TMV, Crack, and Scab.
Harvesting Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Tomatoes
Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid is an indeterminate variety, meaning it produces tomatoes continuously throughout the season. Harvest the 12-14 ounce pink beefsteak tomatoes when they attain a pink color and are slightly firm to the touch. These tomatoes are suitable for fresh consumption or can be used in soups and sauces.
About Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Tomato Garden Seeds
Bred by Seeds by Design, Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Hybrid Tomato Seeds earned the AAS Regional Winner title in 2015. It belongs to the warm-season category, requiring full sun and well-draining soil.
This variety was not specifically bred for a particular trait or growing climate, but it boasts a perfect acid-to-sugar balance, making it a favorite for home chefs. With very large yields, disease-resistant qualities, and a delightful sweet flavor, it's a versatile tomato suitable for various culinary uses.
Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid produces attractive pink-fleshed tomatoes with a flattened deep globe shape, measuring 6-7 inches and weighing 12-14 ounces. The indeterminate vines yield 30 plus fruits per plant and require staking.
While these large indeterminate vines require staking, they can still be grown in containers with proper support. However, hanging baskets may not provide sufficient support for the vigorous growth of these plants.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"To enhance the flavor and sweetness of Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS tomatoes, incorporate a secret ingredient during cultivation – a teaspoon of organic Epsom salt dissolved in water. Administer this solution to the plants every two weeks starting from the flowering stage. Epsom salt, rich in magnesium, helps improve nutrient uptake, resulting in tomatoes with a more robust and balanced flavor profile. Your homegrown Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid tomatoes will become a culinary delight, prized for their exceptional taste and versatility in various dishes."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Tomato Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 70 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 27,200 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 108,800 Seeds
Non-GMO Chef's Choice Pink Hybrid AAS Tomato seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum lycoperscium (previously Lycopersicon esculentum) |
| Tomato Type: | Slicing - Larger, round tomatoes, the size of your fist or larger. |
| Chef’s Choice Pink Hybrid Tomato Color: | Pink |
| Chef’s Choice Pink Hybrid Tomato Flavor: | Sweet, balanced |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Annual: Not intended to overwinter |
| Days to Maturity: | 85 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 48-60 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Indeterminate - Indeterminate tomatoes are vine-type plants that sprawl (requiring a cage or trellis to support them) and continue to grow throughout the season. Indeterminate tomato plants will continue to produce tomatoes for the rest of the season, so you can harvest continually. |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.2 to 6.8), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting. Tomatoes like more phosphorus and potassium than other vegetables. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F) |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. |
| Plant Width: | 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Late - Ready to harvest from 81 days or more from transplant. Difficult, if not impossible, to get a tomato by the 4th of July with these varieties. They are good late-summer to early-fall producers for most USDA Zones. |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-85 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Alternaria Stem Canker, Fusarium Wilt, Root Knot Nematode, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Common pests known to harm tomato plants, in general, include the tomato hornworm, cutworm, aphids, flea beetles, tomato fruit worms, and whiteflies. Also, watch for common diseases such as blossom end rot, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, late blight, bacterial canker/spot, and tobacco mosaic virus. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a regular watering schedule and avoiding overwatering. Regularly check your plants for pest damage throughout the season. For treating pest and disease problems, we recommend using an organic neem-based product. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Tomato Use: | salads, slicing, fresh eating, sandwiches |