Missouri Pink Love Apple

cottonpicker · February 2, 2007

Interested in hearing opinions on this variety from those who have grown it....

LarryD

spudleafwillie · February 2, 2007

Larry,
A superb "oldie" which has been around since the Civil war when Grandpa Barnes grew it as a novelty ornamental since maters were thought to be poisonous back then. MPLO was collected by George Jennings from Waverly, KS and in that family since. His daughter, Anne Barnes Jennings introduced it to SSE many years ago. MLPO is a deep pink color with 12-20oz beefsteak fruits, 75-80 DTM for me, PL of course, indeterminate, very productive with a very rich complex taste and texture.

Best regards,
Bill

cottonpicker · February 2, 2007

MANY thanks, Spud....... Sounds like one I gotta try!!!
Saw it in Baker Creek's catalog...... Promised myself to NOT buy any more tomato seeds THIS year, but...like all my past New Year resolutions... this'un failed too. oh, well..... it's for a GOOD cause.
LarryD

Rena · February 3, 2007

It's on my always grow list. Great tomato :wink:

cottonpicker · February 3, 2007

imisscola...... GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU & THANK YOU!!
THAT'S 2 POSITIVES!!

LD

dokutaaguriin · February 4, 2007

Hi John,
I can not attest to it being an aphrodisiac or not but perhaps someone should cross it with Korney's XXX!
Perhaps a few of these names may fit the bill....
Missouri XXX Love
XXX Pink Love
XXX Love
Jeff

Grub · February 5, 2007

Hi

I grew Missouri Pink Love Apple this year and it sure does work.

Very dense, meaty, handful of a pink, with superb shelf life, great for a pink, and complex, sweet, fruity taste in line with a very good pink.

But for the addition to the family, can't complain about this one at all. 8.5/10pts.

February 2, 2007	#1
cottonpicker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA..near Valley Forge Posts: 839	Missouri Pink Love Apple Interested in hearing opinions on this variety from those who have grown it.... LarryD __________________ "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause". Victor Hugo

February 2, 2007	#2
spudleafwillie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 7b sw New Mexico,. Posts: 197	MO Pink Love Apple Larry, A superb "oldie" which has been around since the Civil war when Grandpa Barnes grew it as a novelty ornamental since maters were thought to be poisonous back then. MPLO was collected by George Jennings from Waverly, KS and in that family since. His daughter, Anne Barnes Jennings introduced it to SSE many years ago. MLPO is a deep pink color with 12-20oz beefsteak fruits, 75-80 DTM for me, PL of course, indeterminate, very productive with a very rich complex taste and texture. Best regards, Bill

February 2, 2007	#3
cottonpicker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA..near Valley Forge Posts: 839	MANY thanks, Spud....... Sounds like one I gotta try!!! Saw it in Baker Creek's catalog...... Promised myself to NOT buy any more tomato seeds THIS year, but...like all my past New Year resolutions... this'un failed too. oh, well..... it's for a GOOD cause. LarryD __________________ "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause". Victor Hugo

February 3, 2007	#5
cottonpicker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA..near Valley Forge Posts: 839	imisscola...... GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU & THANK YOU!! THAT'S 2 POSITIVES!! LD __________________ "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause". Victor Hugo

February 3, 2007	#4
Rena Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Warm Springs, GA Posts: 1,421	It's on my always grow list. Great tomato :wink:

February 4, 2007	#6
dokutaaguriin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Z3a Posts: 905	Hi John, I can not attest to it being an aphrodisiac or not but perhaps someone should cross it with Korney's XXX! Perhaps a few of these names may fit the bill.... Missouri XXX Love XXX Pink Love XXX Love Jeff

February 5, 2007	#7
Grub Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,722	Hi I grew Missouri Pink Love Apple this year and it sure does work. Very dense, meaty, handful of a pink, with superb shelf life, great for a pink, and complex, sweet, fruity taste in line with a very good pink. But for the addition to the family, can't complain about this one at all. 8.5/10pts.