The Schlesische Raspberry tomato is an unusual pink beefsteak tomato. How to plant and properly care for the Silesian Raspberry tomato variety in the garden, read our article.
The 'Silesian Raspberry' beefsteak tomato impresses with its aromatic taste, a delicate pink color and high yield. We introduce you to the lover's variety and give tips on growing and harvesting the 'Silesian Raspberry' tomato variety.
Silesian Raspberry: Profile
| Fruit | Beefsteak tomato; pink |
| Flavour | juicy, spicy, fruity |
| Maturity | early |
| Growth | Stick tomato, up to 160 cm |
| Location | Greenhouse, protected outdoor area |
Origin and history of the tomato
As the name suggests, the 'Silesian raspberry' comes from Silesia. It belongs to the historical varieties and is therefore a very old tomato variety. The pink beefsteak tomato is a must for every tomato lover. The 'Silesian Raspberry' has survived in home gardens as a variety worth preserving.
Description and taste of the tomato variety Silesian Raspberry
The fruits of the large-fruited 'Silesian Raspberry' beef tomato reach a weight of up to 500 grams. The plants of this old variety are about 160 centimeters high. The flat, round, slightly ribbed, pink fruits ripen in clusters of about three tomatoes from mid-July. The 'Silesian Raspberry' is a high-yielding variety with a very thin skin and juicy flesh. The taste of the 'Silesian Raspberry' variety is described as spicy, fruity and aromatic, it is considered a gourmet tomato. This variety is seed-proof and so you can harvest the tomato seeds yourself for the cultivation of the 'Silesian Raspberry' next year.
Planting and caring for Silesian raspberries: This is important to note
The 'Silesian Raspberry' is suitable for tomato cultivation in thegreenhouse and in the sheltered field under a rain canopy. The fruits burst easily when it rains and the plants are susceptible to tomato late blight (Phytophthora infestans). Cold temperatures don't bother this strain, however, and it produces good yields even in cool summers. From the beginning of May you can put the 'Silesian Raspberry' in the greenhouse, outdoors only from mid-May, after the ice saints. To improve the soil in the bed and in the greenhouse, we recommend filling the planting hole with a special substrate, such as our Plantura organic tomato compost, and planting the young plants in it. The high compost content promotes microorganisms and improves the soil structure in the bed in the long term. The nutrients it contains provide the tomato plants with care in the first few weeks after planting and support he althy growth and plentiful flowering. After planting, the 'Silesian Raspberry' should be watered properly.
Due to its low growth height, the 'Silesian Raspberry' can be grown very well with two shoots. To do this, leave a deep-seated side shoot and carefully remove all other shoots. The tomato pinching must be repeated about every two weeks, otherwise the plant puts too many resources into the growth of the side shoots instead of into the fruit. Fertilize the 'Silesian Raspberry' from June with a primarily organic slow-release fertiliser, such as our Plantura organic tomato fertiliser. The plant-based granules are worked into the surface around the plants. It is then slowly and evenly broken down by soil organisms, releasing its nutrients to the tomato roots.
Harvesting and using Silesian raspberry tomatoes
As soon as the 'Silesian Raspberry' begins to turn pink, it is ready to be harvested in a timely manner. The tasty beefsteak tomato can be harvested until the first frost. It is best eaten fresh, in salads or with a snack. Of course, it can also be processed, but its aromatic taste is best enjoyed raw.
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