Key facts
- Days to maturity
- About 65 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye is an open-pollinated, indeterminate beefsteak developed at Wild Boar Farms by Bradley Gates. The 8 to 12 ounce fruits are deep pink streaked with green and yellow, with a flavor that balances sweet and tangy. Vines are described as compact for an indeterminate and stay productive across the season, with harvest at 65 to 75 days. Stake or cage it and expect striking slices for the table.
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye traits
- Open-pollinated beefsteak from Wild Boar Farms (Bradley Gates)
- Deep pink fruit streaked green and yellow, 8 to 12 ounces
- Sweet and tangy flavor
- Compact indeterminate vines productive all season
- Harvest at 65 to 75 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Show-off tomato plates
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Pink Tie Dye this page | About 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bulls Heart | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cobra | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Cosmonaut Volkov | 65–72 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Crimson Sprinter | 65–75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| First Lady | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Queen | 65 days | Indeterminate | — |
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye FAQ
What kind of tomato is Berkeley Pink Tie Dye?
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye is an open-pollinated, indeterminate beefsteak developed at Wild Boar Farms by Bradley Gates. The 8 to 12 ounce fruits are deep pink streaked with green and yellow, with a flavor that balances sweet and tangy.
How many days to maturity is Berkeley Pink Tie Dye?
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye is listed at About 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Berkeley Pink Tie Dye compare with other tomato varieties?
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye: About 65 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Bulls Heart (65–80 days), Cobra (65–72 days), Cosmonaut Volkov (65–72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Berkeley Pink Tie Dye good for?
Berkeley Pink Tie Dye is grown for fresh slicing, salads, show-off tomato plates.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.