Caspian Pink

Described as outstanding, sweet yet rich, with some tasters ranking it alongside or above Brandywine. This is the recurring catalog and grower description, not a measured claim.

A Russian heirloom from the region between the Caspian and Black Seas, prized for rich flavor.

• Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.
• Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.
• A moderate grow, no special tricks but worth steady attention.
• Will set in cooler conditions, though warmth still helps it along.
• Prone to cracking and splitting after wet spells.
• One of our picks for the cold, short-season gardens of New England.

Sold out, or after a change? The closest alternatives, and how they differ.

Brandywinebut a Russian pink, often a touch earlierGerman Pinkbut a different pink beefsteak lineage

• Tomato Growers Supply Company
• Trade Winds Fruit

• Heirloom vs Hybrid Tomatoes
• Slicer vs Beefsteak Tomatoes

Is Caspian Pink determinate or indeterminate?

Caspian Pink is an indeterminate variety. Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.

How long does Caspian Pink take to ripen?

Caspian Pink ripens in about 80 days from transplant. Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.

Is Caspian Pink an heirloom or a hybrid?

Caspian Pink is an heirloom, an open-pollinated variety with a documented history, so seed saved from it comes back true to type.

What can I grow instead of Caspian Pink?

A close swap is Brandywine, but a Russian pink, often a touch earlier.