Tomato
'Rose de Berne' tomato
'Rose de Berne' tomato: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Rose de Berne' is an old Swiss cultivar of Solanum lycopersicum, the tomato, in the nightshade family. It is known for pink colour and aromatic, fleshy fruit. Its name identifies a particular selection rather than every pink tomato grown around Bern.The fruits are generally round, with very thin pink skin and flesh that can have a crimson shade. A small green shoulder may appear near the stalk. Size varies: some selections give fruits around 140–170 g, while others may be larger. Conditions and the number of fruits carried by a plant also affect size.The delicate skin helps explain its texture. Fruits may crack fairly easily, although this does not mean they are always damaged. Thick, juicy flesh is often perceived as mild and sweet. Flavour balance still depends on ripeness and conditions. Pink colour alone does not measure sweetness or acidity. These qualities are better understood together than by using…
