Big White Pink Stripes

• A rare variety with an interesting story: Big White Pink Stripes comes from Canada and was passed on by Donald Branscomb of Clearlake. Little is known with certainty about its earlier history. It has earned a special place in our collection above all because of its remarkable flavour.
• Large fruits with delicate pink stripes: The round beefsteak tomatoes generally weigh 300 to 800 grams and often show ribbing around the shoulders. When ripe, the skin is pale yellow with soft pink stripes and blushes. Their subtle colouring sometimes recalls an unripe mango.
• A flavour reminiscent of melon: The juicy, meaty flesh has a remarkably fruity character, with melon-like notes and a delicate hint of bitterness that adds depth. This unusual, highly enjoyable flavour is best appreciated when the fruit is fully ripe and eaten fresh.
• Moderate growth and a later harvest: The plants show moderate vigour and reach around 1.5 metres in height. During the second half of the season, they produce a moderate crop of impressively large tomatoes. Good support is useful because of the weight of the fruits.
• Our family’s number-one favourite for years: Big White Pink Stripes has won us several awards in the best-flavour category at tomato festivals. Even more tellingly, it has remained our family’s absolute favourite for years, despite our growing and tasting hundreds of tomato varieties every season. A personal recommendation.