Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Southeast, Great Lakes)
Class: Tomato
Variety Name: Chef’s Choice Pink F1
Genus: Solanum
Species: lycopersicum
Year: 2015
Common Name: Tomato
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Seeds by Design
Close Market Comparison: Pink Brandymaster F1, Brandy Boy F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Requires staking
Plant Height: 5 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest): Pink
Fruit Shape: Flattened deep globe
Fruit Size: 6-7 inches
Fruit Weight: 12-14 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 30 plus
IN THE GARDEN
Garden Spacing: 18-20 inches
Days To Harvest (Direct Sowing Seed): Not recommended
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 110
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: TMV, A, Scab, F, V, Crack
HOW TO GROW
Sow seeds for transplant about 5 weeks before setting out in frost free garden setting. Transplant in sunny location in 5 foot rows with a 15-18 inch spacing. These large 5 foot vines are indeterminate and require staking. But the staking effort is well worth the reward of 20 plus beautiful pink beefsteak tomatoes. Harvest these boat shaped fruit when the reach a deep orange color, but are still slightly firm to the touch. Enjoy fresh or cooked in soups and sauces.
AAS Winners
Dave Hames –
Chef’s Choice Pink is a great addition to the Chef’s Choice tomato line. The tomatoes are meaty with few seeds, and have a wonderful flavor. My plants were vigorous and productive, with no disease problems or other issues.