VegetableTomato
Clear Pink Tomato
Clear Pink Tomato is a fast-maturing heirloom determinate tomato that delivers remarkable productivity in a compact 30 to 48-inch plant. Ready to harvest in just 50 to 59 days from transplant, this open-pollinated variety rewards gardeners with an enormous abundance of fruit throughout the season. Hardy across zones 2 through 11 and equally at home in garden beds, raised beds, greenhouses, or containers, Clear Pink Tomato combines the reliability of a classic heirloom with the practical productivity that keeps a kitchen stocked with fresh tomatoes.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
48 in
Height
TypeDeterminate
Spacing
24
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-11
Size
48in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The sheer productivity of this variety is its defining strength, gardeners consistently report yields that seem almost excessive for such a compact plant. At just 30 inches tall (though it may reach 48 inches in ideal conditions), Clear Pink Tomato packs the output of much larger indeterminate varieties into a manageable, space-efficient frame. Its rapid maturation, reaching harvest in under 60 days, means you're eating fresh tomatoes earlier than most other varieties, a genuine advantage in shorter growing seasons. The combination of determinate growth habit, early production, and stunning abundance makes this heirloom genuinely practical for real gardeners.
Common Uses
As a salad tomato, Clear Pink Tomato serves fresh slicing and chopping applications where its prolific nature ensures a steady supply throughout the growing season. The abundant yield makes it particularly suited for preservation projects, whether canned whole, made into sauce, or dried for winter storage. Home gardeners often turn to this variety when they want enough fruit for both fresh eating and putting up for later.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Maintain soil temperature between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal germination. Seeds typically emerge within 5 to 10 days under these conditions.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant outdoors after the last frost danger has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally 65 to 70 degrees. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Space plants 24 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart.
Harvesting
Begin harvesting 50 to 59 days after transplanting when fruits reach full size and develop their characteristic pink color. Pick tomatoes when they show color change from green to pink; they continue to ripen after harvest. Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production throughout the season. For peak flavor, allow fully ripe tomatoes to remain on the vine slightly longer.
Pruning
As a determinate variety, Clear Pink Tomato requires minimal pruning compared to indeterminate types. Remove only lower leaves once fruit sets to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure. Avoid aggressive pruning, which can reduce the total fruit yield.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Solanum lycopersicum
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Growth Habit
Determinate
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)HI (I)PR (I)VI (I)CAN (W)
History & Origin
“Clear Pink Tomato is an open-pollinated heirloom variety with roots in tomato breeding traditions that prioritize productivity and reliability. As an heirloom cultivar of Solanum lycopersicum, it represents decades of seed saving and selection by gardeners who valued both the generous yields and the compact growth habit that made this tomato accessible to gardeners with limited space. The variety has been preserved through open-pollination and seed-saving communities, allowing home gardeners to save seeds season after season and maintain the variety's characteristics.”