Elgin Pink

roper2008 · June 8, 2021

I’m finally growing this tomato, but find it interesting that a few of the leaves are variegated.

AKmark · June 8, 2021

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Originally Posted by roper2008

I’m finally growing this tomato, but find it interesting that a few of the leaves are variegated.

I have grown it for a few years and have never had anything but Potato leaf, and darn good tomatoes. I am doing a couple crosses with it too. Good one.

roper2008 · June 8, 2021

Yes, looking forward to it. Mine is growing in a big pot.

gssgarden · June 8, 2021

Where did you get it? Didn’t see any info on it.
Pics?

Thanks
Greg

roper2008 · June 9, 2021

Gary’s/Tormato’s seed swap. I can see if I have more seed. There is an older thread on Elgin Pink here.

hl2601 · June 9, 2021

I have grown it for several years and have it going again now. Just an excellent all time favorite for me. In fact, for my taste buds, I often just seem to compare others to it. It seems just the right balance of sweetness with acid and plenty meaty. I would love seeds if you decide to share of your variegated strain. Happy to trade my strain to you as well!

Tormato · June 11, 2021

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Originally Posted by roper2008

Gary’s/Tormato’s seed swap. I can see if I have more seed. There is an older thread on Elgin Pink here.

And anything goes in that seed swap. Unless you've saved the original label, the original source will likely be unknown. Elgin Pink is one of the most popular varieties sent in. I'd say 25+ people have sent it in, in the past 5 years.

As for me, I've grown it once. It remains the single most over-the-top sweetest pink beefsteak I've ever trialed. If I closed my eyes, I'd think it was a bi-color. Seeing reviews for the past couple of years that describe it as more balanced in flavor, leads me to believe that I don't have the "true " EP. My trial was back when it was just being released, and likely not yet stable.

After many years, I'm again trialing the original seed that I received. It's already produced both RL and PL plants. Time will tell what the fruit is.

roper2008 · June 14, 2021

Yes, it may be crossed or not even Elgin Pink. I only have one plant growing and it is PL. Most of the plant is green, so I don’t know if the variegation will continue.

hl2601 · June 14, 2021

The one I have grown for several years has always been a vigorous PL producing meaty, balanced
just great fruit. Gary if you want my stain to try, am happy to send. It has produced the same results for several years,

June 8, 2021	#3
roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	Yes, looking forward to it. Mine is growing in a big pot.

June 8, 2021	#4
gssgarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,827	Where did you get it? Didn’t see any info on it. Pics? Thanks Greg

June 9, 2021	#5
roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	Gary’s/Tormato’s seed swap. I can see if I have more seed. There is an older thread on Elgin Pink here.

June 9, 2021	#6
hl2601 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 767	I have grown it for several years and have it going again now. Just an excellent all time favorite for me. In fact, for my taste buds, I often just seem to compare others to it. It seems just the right balance of sweetness with acid and plenty meaty. I would love seeds if you decide to share of your variegated strain. Happy to trade my strain to you as well!

June 14, 2021	#8
roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	Yes, it may be crossed or not even Elgin Pink. I only have one plant growing and it is PL. Most of the plant is green, so I don’t know if the variegation will continue.