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- Days to maturity
- 87–88 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Giant Pink Belgium, also listed simply as Giant Belgium, is a main-season tomato grown for sheer size: reddish-pink fruits range from 1 1/2 pounds up to 5 pounds on well-fed plants. The vines are indeterminate and must be tied to a strong stake or heavy cage. Maturity is around 87 days from transplant, so it wants a long, warm summer and consistent watering to size up without splitting.
Giant Pink Belgium traits
- Indeterminate vines needing heavy support
- Reddish-pink fruit from 1 1/2 to 5 lb
- Very large slicing type
- Main season, about 87 days
- Also known as Giant Belgium
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Giant tomato growing
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Pink Belgium this page | 87–88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Boy | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Hog Heart | 86 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Lillian's Yellow | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Pittman Valley Plum | 88 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Tiffen Mennonite | 86 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Giant Pink Belgium FAQ
What kind of tomato is Giant Pink Belgium?
Giant Pink Belgium, also listed simply as Giant Belgium, is a main-season tomato grown for sheer size: reddish-pink fruits range from 1 1/2 pounds up to 5 pounds on well-fed plants. The vines are indeterminate and must be tied to a strong stake or heavy cage.
How many days to maturity is Giant Pink Belgium?
Giant Pink Belgium is listed at 87–88 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Giant Pink Belgium compare with other tomato varieties?
Giant Pink Belgium: 87–88 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Golden Boy (88 days), Hog Heart (86 days), Lillian's Yellow (88 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Giant Pink Belgium good for?
Giant Pink Belgium is grown for fresh slicing, giant tomato growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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