Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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January 12, 2017 | #1 |
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Pink Cheeks
Is Pink Cheeks a translated name (perhaps of a Russian variety), or is it the actual name of the tomato breed? It seems that Double Helix Farms uses translated names on a number of tomato breeds, and this sounds like it's possibly one as I can't seem to find any mention of a Pink Cheeks tomato anywhere else (so, that's why I ask).
I've found it to be a productive variety (2016). The first fruits had very little hang-time (similar to how Paul Robeson was for me in 2015), but they got better over time. It took a while to set fruit, but the fruit ripens fast (so it was midseason). The taste is like Chapman's (but with a much softer texture). I think mine were pink all the way through (I didn't notice a scarlet circle in the center). The fruits were probably about a pound each (give or take a couple ounces). I believe they did have a little yellow on the shoulders. Last edited by shule1; January 12, 2017 at 04:23 AM. |
January 12, 2017 | #2 |
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Whoa. I did another search and found it on Amazon (which listed a Russian name with Pink Cheeks also listed as a name). Apparently, if it's the same variety, and if the page is correct, the name is Rozovyye Shchechki. Has anyone heard of this breed?
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