Polish Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $3.95
SKU: 340155185 days, indeterminate - The plants are a potato-leaf type that produce large (weighing about one pound), moderately smooth, flattened globe in shape, pink fruit. Other seed suppliers have called its color "brick red," but it is a pink variety by definition; clear skin over red flesh. The flavor are excellent and comparable to the best heirloom varieties.
Our parent stock source was sent to us by seed saver and heirloom variety preservationist, David Pendergrass, who described them simply as, "a good eating tomato." David received the seed from Earl Cadenhead of Franklin, Ohio in 2002 who presumably received the seed from seed saver Bill Ellis (PA EL B) who introduced it in the 1980s.
In the "Tomatoes that Changed My Gardening Life" section of his book entitled, "Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time," Craig LeHoullier states that 'Polish', "...will always hold a special place in my tomato-themed heart ..." He further describes its flavor as "just breathtaking."
Our parent stock source was sent to us by seed saver and heirloom variety preservationist, David Pendergrass, who described them simply as, "a good eating tomato." David received the seed from Earl Cadenhead of Franklin, Ohio in 2002 who presumably received the seed from seed saver Bill Ellis (PA EL B) who introduced it in the 1980s.
In the "Tomatoes that Changed My Gardening Life" section of his book entitled, "Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time," Craig LeHoullier states that 'Polish', "...will always hold a special place in my tomato-themed heart ..." He further describes its flavor as "just breathtaking."
Fruit Color: Pink
Fruit Color: Purple
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Fruit Color: Purple
Special Groups: "Epic" Tomatoes
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-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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★★★★★ Grand Champion
By Zack Plair (Starkville, MS) on November 26, 2023
By Zack Plair (Starkville, MS) on November 26, 2023
I've grown this variety the past two years. It's my absolute favorite. Yields are decent. Fruit size is as advertised, even in a raised bed. The flavor, though, is perfect.
★★★★★ Grand Champion
By Zack Plair (Starkville, MS) on November 25, 2023
By Zack Plair (Starkville, MS) on November 25, 2023
I've grown this variety the past two years. It's my absolute favorite. Yields are decent. Fruit size is as advertised, even in a raised bed. The flavor, though, is perfect.
★★★★★ Excellent tomato
By Andy Gruszka on March 14, 2016
By Andy Gruszka on March 14, 2016
Great tasting tomato, large fruit, potato leaf, vigorous grower. I grow it every year.
