Berner Rose tomato or Rose de Berne in French is a medium-sized indeterminate tomato with a notable sweet and tangy flavor. Originating from the Bern region in Switzerland, this heirloom variety boasts a deep red to pink color and round, occasionally ribbed fruits. Weighing between 150 to 250 grams each, these tomatoes have a thin and delicate skin, making them a must-have for any heirloom tomato enthusiast.
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 24C-28C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seed in a propagator from March in warmth. Keep small plants in a sunny, frost-free environment until they can be planted in the greenhouse from late April or outdoors in late May. Plant with 61-91 cm spacing between plants.
