Florida Pink

[TomatoDon]

I rarely hear about "Florida Pink" here so I thought I'd post some pictures and give a sampling of what they look like. I'm surprised anything would produce through this heat wave with temps consistently 100 and above, but they did, and some have been right up there around 2 pounds.

They aren't really tart and tangy like I prefer, but they aren't mild, bland, or sweet either. Sort of in between and average for taste. I enjoyed growing them and would recommend them for the Deep South if you want to grow big tomatoes that can stand the heat.

On the whole, I give "Florida Pink" an A for "fun large size to grow" and a C on taste.





Thanks to Feldon Central for hosting these photos.

[shelleybean]

Thanks for posting this Don. I have always been curious about this variety and as you said, we don't hear too much about it.

[TomatoDon]

Thanks Shelly. It's really a nice variety and has produced in some very hot weather. I grew several large varieties this year and in my experience it seems the bigger the fruit is, the less tangy.

Here's another shot of a 19 ouncer.

DS

[kygreg]

I grew it a couple of years; big fruits, but only 4 or 5 per plant for me; average taste

[TomatoDon]

Greg, that pretty well sums it up for me too.

Florida Pink is a very nice Chevrolet. Yet most of us seek the Cadillac.

DS

[matertoo]

I also grew Florida Pink from seed this year and liked it very much. None of mine were quit that big however. Still a mighty fine mater.

Happy Matering,

Paul