Pink Accordion Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $2.95
SKU: 340116190 days, indeterminate - The regular leaf plants of 'Pink Accordion' produce medium sized (five to ten ounce), very interestingly shaped, "pleated" fruit.
We do not know a great deal about this variety. Our seed was originally received in the latter part of the 1990s from a seed saver. It possibly has commercial origins but very few companies have carried it and no substantiated history has been found. What we do know is that this is a very ancient fruit shape. From late 19th Century narratives, irregular and pleated types quite common, although not particularly desirable.
It wasn't until the work of A. W. Livingston that modern tomato varieties became consistently standardized on smooth-skinned, regularly shaped varieties.
Although we originally grew this variety out based on its curious shape, we were happily surprised to discover they are a really good flavored slicing tomato.
We do not know a great deal about this variety. Our seed was originally received in the latter part of the 1990s from a seed saver. It possibly has commercial origins but very few companies have carried it and no substantiated history has been found. What we do know is that this is a very ancient fruit shape. From late 19th Century narratives, irregular and pleated types quite common, although not particularly desirable.
It wasn't until the work of A. W. Livingston that modern tomato varieties became consistently standardized on smooth-skinned, regularly shaped varieties.
Although we originally grew this variety out based on its curious shape, we were happily surprised to discover they are a really good flavored slicing tomato.
Fruit Color: Pink
Fruit Color: Purple
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Fruit Color: Purple
Harvest Timing: Late Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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