How to Grow Peachie's Pink
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Peachie's Pink
Solanum lycopersicum 'Peachie's Pink'
vegetablePeachie's Pink is a heirloom tomato variety known for its soft pink color and exceptional flavor profile. This indeterminate variety produces medium-sized fruits with a fuzzy, peach-like exterior and sweet, complex taste. It's a favorite among tomato enthusiasts for both fresh eating and specialty market cultivation.
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Plant Peachie's Pink
Around Apr 17Near Pittsburgh's average last spring frost.
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Tend & protect
Late spring–summerWatering, feeding, and pest-watch reminders.
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Harvest Peachie's Pink
Around Jul 1≈ 75 days after planting
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Growing Conditions
Soil
Growing Zones
Find your zone →Thrives in zones 5-9; can be grown as an annual in cooler zones with proper timing
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Seedling
3-4 weeksTiny seedlings with cotyledons emerge; first true leaves develop within 2-3 weeks
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; provide bright light 12-16 hours daily to prevent legginess; maintain 70-75°F
Vegetative/Transplant
4-6 weeksSeedlings develop 2-4 true leaves and establish root systems; ready to pot up or transplant outdoors after last frost
Pot up into larger containers as needed; gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions; bury stem deeper for stronger roots
Flowering
3-4 weeks after plantingPlants produce yellow flowers in clusters; vines grow vigorously with 6-8 leaf sets before first flower cluster appears
Install stakes or cages early; ensure consistent watering and balanced fertilizer (higher phosphorus); maintain good air circulation
Fruiting
6-8 weeksSmall green fruits develop behind flowers; plants continue producing indeterminate growth; fruits gradually enlarge and change color from green to pink
Prune suckers moderately for better air flow; maintain consistent water and feed with balanced or slightly higher potassium fertilizer; thin excess fruit clusters if desired for larger fruits
Harvest
8-12+ weeks until first frostFruits reach full pink color and yield slightly to gentle pressure when ripe; plants continue producing until frost
Harvest ripe fruits every 2-3 days; support heavy fruit branches; reduce watering slightly if excessive rainfall occurs
Companion Planting
Plan your garden →Plant with:
Avoid planting near:
Common Pests
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Hand-pick early in morning; use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt); encourage parasitic wasps
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Spray neem oil or insecticidal soap; use yellow sticky traps; ensure adequate air circulation
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Remove lower infected leaves; improve air circulation; apply copper fungicide; water at soil level only
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Apply sulfur or copper-based fungicides; remove affected foliage; avoid overhead watering
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Spray water to dislodge; use neem oil; maintain humidity; introduce predatory mites
Uses
Fresh slicing and eating
CulinaryPeachie's Pink excels as a fresh-eating tomato with its complex, sweet flavor and low acidity. The soft texture makes it perfect for slicing in salads, on sandwiches, or served simply with salt and basil. [source]
Sauce and preservation
CulinaryThe meaty flesh and balanced flavor make Peachie's Pink suitable for homemade tomato sauce, paste, and canning. The pink color creates visually appealing sauces and preserves. [source]
Seed saving
HouseholdAs an open-pollinated heirloom variety, Peachie's Pink seeds can be saved and replanted year after year, making it economical and ideal for preservation gardeners. [source]
Specialty market production
CulinaryThe distinctive pink color and reputation attract farmers' market and specialty grocery customers, making it a premium variety for small-scale commercial growers. [source]
Pollinator support
WildlifeTomato flowers attract bees and other pollinators, supporting beneficial insect populations in the garden while ensuring fruit set. [source]
Harvest Tips
Harvest when fruits are fully pink and yield slightly to gentle pressure; morning harvesting ensures better flavor; tomatoes continue ripening off the vine if picked at the breaker stage (first blush of color); use pruning shears to avoid damaging vines; continue harvesting until first frost or when nighttime temperatures drop below 50°F consistently
Fun Facts
- 🌱 Peachie's Pink is named for its distinctive fuzzy exterior that resembles a peach skin, a unique characteristic among tomato varieties that makes it instantly recognizable
- 🌱 As an indeterminate variety, Peachie's Pink will continue producing flowers and fruit until killed by frost, allowing gardeners in longer growing seasons to harvest for 3-4 months
- 🌱 This heirloom variety has become increasingly popular among chef-gardeners and culinary professionals who value its complex, nuanced flavor over modern hybrid tomatoes bred primarily for appearance and shelf life
Gardening Terms
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