Beefsteak tomato 'Caspian Pink'
- Product number: 295269
- Origin: Russia, Caspian Sea Region
- Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum
This rose-red beefsteak tomato is sometimes called “The Queen of the Pinks,” even rivalling the flavour champion Brandywine! Fleshy, sweet, and aromatic, irresistible... the fruits reach a weight of 400-500 grams and sometimes more. This Russian variety, originating around the Caspian Sea, can withstand colder conditions.
Do you often grow your tomatoes in the same spot, for example in a greenhouse? Then diseases can develop in the soil, which rootstocks are resistant to, and grafting is therefore recommended:
for grafting tomatoes, use this variety: 291110 Tomato 'Landon'. As an aid, we recommend these grafting clips: 847520 Grafting clip 1.5 mm.
The largest tomatoes in our assortment are called beefsteak tomatoes. This tomato gets its name from the larger amount of flesh (instead of juice). This applies to most varieties in this group, with a few exceptions such as the so-called stuffing tomatoes.
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Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Beefsteak Tomato Caspian Pink
Also known as: The Queen of the Pinks
English: Tomato, Beefsteaks Type
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Russia, Caspian Sea Region
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, also known as L. esculentum
- Dutch: Beefsteak tomato Caspian Pink
- Also known as: The Queen of the Pinks
- English: Tomato, Beefsteaks Type
