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Metchosin Pink Tomato

Metchosin Pink Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Regular price $4.76 CAD
Regular price Sale price $4.76 CAD
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Height 1.5–2m (5–6.5ft) Spread 0.6–1m (2–3ft)

  • Weight: 5g / 0.17oz
  • Product Count: 40
  • Growing Difficulty: Moderate

All our seeds are 100% Canadian Grown, Processed-by-Hand, Non-GMO, Certified Organic, and Open Pollinated. From our 10-acre Seed Farm in Metchosin, BC since 2004.

Quick Notes

  • Metchosin Farm original variety with beautiful pink flesh
  • Thin-skinned, medium-sized fruit with excellent flavour
  • Highly productive indeterminate plants
  • New variety with some variability—great for seed saving
  • Excellent for fresh eating and garden snacking

About Metchosin Pink Tomato
Metchosin Pink is a unique tomato developed right here at Metchosin Farm. With medium-sized, thin-skinned fruit and vibrant pink flesh, these tomatoes are not only beautiful but deliciously sweet and juicy. This variety has quickly become a favourite among farm staff for both its flavour and productivity. As a newer variety still being stabilized, some off-types may appear—making it a great opportunity for gardeners to save seeds and select their own strain.

Where Can You Grow Metchosin Pink Tomato?
Thriving in Zones 3–9, these indeterminate tomatoes grow best in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Perfect for raised beds, greenhouses, or large containers with proper support.

History and Historical Uses
Bred and selected at Metchosin Farm, this variety represents the ongoing work of farmers and seed savers to adapt crops to specific local climates. With its standout colour, flavour, and productivity, it’s already earned its place in our summer gardens and farm lunches.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 8-9: Start indoors in January or February; transplant in April for summer harvests.
Zones 5-7: Start seeds indoors in March; transplant outdoors in May after last frost.
Zones 3-4: Start seeds indoors in April; grow in a greenhouse or transplant after final frost in June.

How to Grow and Harvest Metchosin Pink Tomato

Planting: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
Harvesting: Pick fruit when fully pink and slightly soft to the touch.
Maintenance: Provide sturdy trellising; prune for airflow and higher yields.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

Choose Best Fruit: Select the healthiest and tastiest tomatoes.
Extract Seeds: Scoop seeds and gel into a container with water.
Ferment: Let sit for 2–3 days, stirring daily.
Clean and Dry: Rinse well and dry seeds thoroughly on a screen or towel.
Store: Keep in a cool, dry, and dark place. Seeds are viable for 5–12 years.

Certified Organic By
Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

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