Japanese Pink Cherry Tomato ?

[AlittleSalt]

Thank you Patty

I've got some set aside for seeds. They taste sooo good - I had to put them outside so I wouldn't eat them.

[whistech]

Robert, how does the size and taste compare with Porter?

[AlittleSalt]

The size is comparable - it's round, but near the same size. The taste is more sweet than balanced, but not sweet like the Ambrosias. Eating one makes you want to keep eating them.

[whistech]

Thanks Robert

[gardeninglee]

I wish someone would figure out a way to share food over the internet!!

[zipcode]

These would be in the category 'cocktail' here in Europe, not cherry.
I kinda doubt it is originally a hybrid, considering the low number of fruits per truss, but I have no idea what it could be...

[AlittleSalt]

There is one other thing about Japanese Pink Cherry - it has a 1+ month shelf life when sat out on a countertop. I just ate a few, and they taste every bit as good and firm as fresh picked ones.

We're growing them again this fall garden. If they grow-produce-and taste the same - they will join a short list of must-grow tomatoes for us.

[gardeninglee]

How do they compare to pink ping pong? They kind of look similar... and carbon copy?

[AlittleSalt]

Pink Ping Pong is larger. - or they grew that way in our garden. The only thing similar with carbon copy is their size.

If you were to ask people who are not tomato gardeners to describe a red colored round cherry tomato - they would describe Japanese Pink Cherry as being just a little bit bigger.

[carolyn137]

My source of Japanese Pink Cherry was Patty b,who posted her picture earlier this thread.And as I can recall she didn't know the origin of the variety.

Japanese Pink Cherry is one of 17 varieties being grown for me here at home this summer in the backyard.

Then I can compare it to other small pink cherries I've grown before,such as Pink Ping Pong,which isn't really small as well as Dr.Carolyn Pink,which is a cherry.

http://t.tatianastomatobase.com:88/w...._Carolyn_Pink

The above variety has been one of Fusion's fave cherries for quite a few years. And while Tania said perhaps not stable,that harkens back quite a few years ago,and it is stable.

Carolyn

[Fred Hempel]

I agree that "Japanese Pink Cherry" is likely an OP version of Sakata's "Sweet Treats"

Another potential case of the heirloomization of what is really the hard work of modern breeders.

Originally Posted by Scooty

I doubt it's actually from Japan. Asia in general has a very short history with new world crops and tomatoes more so because its seldom used in the local cuisine. There are less than 10 well known seed houses for the Japan market - Mikado seed, Marutane, Kyowa, Kaneko, and Known-You. Of those, I think less than 5 of them had or have a tomato breeding program, and even then, they are usually focused on rootstocks. Tomatoes bred to be consumed are more often supplied from another breeder.

Nearly everything in Japan with regards to tomatoes are hybrids. None of the cherry tomatoes I've seen in Japan have ever been pink. Even at the farmer's markets, you're more likely to see sungold or sweet 100. If you want something like Pink Bumble, it's probably from someone growing on a small scale.

If anything, your pink cherry looks much closer to Sweet Treats F1 by Sakata America, which someone mentioned. Roger's Garden calls this "Japanese Pink Cherry," but it's the same thing. They're using the same stock picture supplied by Sakata.

[NarnianGarden]

Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

There is one other thing about Japanese Pink Cherry - it has a 1+ month shelf life when sat out on a countertop. I just ate a few, and they taste every bit as good and firm as fresh picked ones.

We're growing them again this fall garden. If they grow-produce-and taste the same - they will join a short list of must-grow tomatoes for us.

Wow, shelf life of over a month?
Sign me up for the wishlist.

[AlittleSalt]

Patti B is who sent me the Japanese Pink Cherry seeds too.

I have these saved and will go ahead and save seeds from the last 4 Japanese Pink Cherry tomatoes. There are two plants planted in the fall garden. They produce pretty early, so they've got a good chance to produce before first frost in November.

These 4 have been on the kitchen bar for a month.

[Labradors2]

Am I right in assuming that they have tough skins or are crunchy (in order to last on the counter for a month?)

Linda

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by Labradors2

Am I right in assuming that they have tough skins or are crunchy (in order to last on the counter for a month?)

Linda

Linda, I don't remember anyone in this thread commenting about tough skins or crunchy.Yes,some had said they have good lasting ability after being picked, but that can be due to environmental factors as well.

I think several are growing it this summer, as Freda is doing for me,and I know that I can let you know what my impression is,but also know that sustained hot weather can also make skins tough. Skins, not internal flesh crunchy.

Perhaps some who posted about it and already have experience with it can address your toughskin/crunchy question quicker than I can, not having eaten an of them....yet.

Carolyn