Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Rose de Berne standard tomato - Organic

"An heirloom tomato, pink and meltingly tender, a companion to bountiful summers."

$4.49

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Originating in Switzerland, the Rose de Berne tomato belongs to those heirloom varieties that have stood the test of time thanks to their remarkable flavor. Its round to slightly flattened fruits, a pinkish-red hue , bring a sweet and warm touch to the vegetable garden. Their thin skin and juicy flesh make them a sought-after ingredient for simple and vibrant cooking.

In the garden, this indeterminate plant steadily climbs its support. It thrives in well-drained, welcoming soil and rewards regular care with a bountiful harvest throughout the summer. In a harmonious garden, it blends easily among other fruiting vegetables and aromatic herbs, contributing to diversity and the daily pleasure of foraging.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Grown in warm climates and full sun, sensitive to cold like all tomatoes.

The Rose de Berne tomato is particularly prized for its tender, juicy flesh, ideal sliced ​​in salads or on bread, where its sweet and fragrant flavor can fully express itself. Its thin skin makes it pleasant to eat raw.

It is also suitable for making coulis, light sauces, and stews, although its juicy texture makes it best enjoyed fresh. It can be kept for a few days at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, but like all thin-skinned table tomatoes, it is best enjoyed freshly picked.

Rose de Berne standard tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 80 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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